Serving 323 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, W G Mallett School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 323 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
W G Mallett School's student population of 323 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
323 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of W G Mallett School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)55-59%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)70-74%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
2%
5%
White
93%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are W G Mallett School often compared to?
W G Mallett Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gerald D Cushing School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% ME state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% ME state average).
How many students attend W G Mallett School?
323 students attend W G Mallett School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of W G Mallett School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W G Mallett School?
W G Mallett School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does W G Mallett School offer ?
W G Mallett School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is W G Mallett School part of?
W G Mallett School is part of RSU 09 School District.
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