Wells Junior High School vs. Marshwood Middle School
Should you attend Wells Junior High School or Marshwood Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Wells Junior High 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
Marshwood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 441 students in grades 5-8, Wells Junior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Serving 472 students in grades 6-8, Marshwood Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
5-8
6-8
Total Students
441 students
472 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#57 out of 512 schools in ME
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#109 out of 512 schools in ME
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
87%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
90%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
121
-
Grade 6 Students
100
142
Grade 7 Students
110
158
Grade 8 Students
110
172
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
2%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
94%
93%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.14
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
