Serving 193 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wiscasset Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 193 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14%
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wiscasset Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Wiscasset Elementary School's student population of 193 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
193 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wiscasset Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
2%
4%
White
96%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Wiscasset Elementary School often compared to?
Wiscasset Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edgecomb Eddy School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% ME state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% ME state average).
How many students attend Wiscasset Elementary School?
193 students attend Wiscasset Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Wiscasset Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wiscasset Elementary School?
Wiscasset Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wiscasset Elementary School offer ?
Wiscasset Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Wiscasset Elementary School part of?
Wiscasset Elementary School is part of Wiscasset Public Schools School District.
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