Serving 762 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Mabel I Wilson School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 762 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mabel I Wilson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mabel I Wilson School's student population of 762 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
762 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mabel I Wilson School ranks within the top 5% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mabel I Wilson School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#16 out of 512 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
84%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
91%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mabel I Wilson School's ranking?
Mabel I Wilson School is ranked #16 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Mabel I Wilson School often compared to?
Mabel I Wilson Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Falmouth Elementary School, Durham Community School, Greely Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Mabel I Wilson School?
762 students attend Mabel I Wilson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Mabel I Wilson School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mabel I Wilson School?
Mabel I Wilson School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mabel I Wilson School offer ?
Mabel I Wilson School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Mabel I Wilson School part of?
Mabel I Wilson School is part of RSU 51/MSAD 51 School District.
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