WATERVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Waterville Junior High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Waterville Public Schools school district, located in Waterville, ME with about 400 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, Waterville Junior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Waterville Junior High School, located at 100 West River Road in Waterville, Maine, serves as a central educational hub for students in the middle grades. As part of the Waterville Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development during the transitional years of early adolescence. The school focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects while offering opportunities for students to explore their interests through various extracurricular activities and social engagement.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes a supportive community environment designed to help students navigate the challenges of middle school. By prioritizing student well-being and collaborative learning, Waterville Junior High aims to prepare its pupils for the rigors of high school and beyond. Its location along the Kennebec River area integrates it into the broader Waterville community, allowing the school to maintain strong ties with local resources and families to enhance the overall student experience.

For more information, contact Waterville Junior High School at (207) 873-2144 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

100 West River Rd
Waterville, ME 04901
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WATERVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Waterville, ME with about 400 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Maine

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
400
Teachers:
27
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 400 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WATERVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.

White
84.8%
Hispanic/Latino
5.8%
Two or more races
5.3%
Black or African American
2.5%
Asian
1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%

Female
50.3%
Male
49.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.