Waterford Memorial School

148 Valley Road
Waterford, ME 04088
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Waterford Memorial School serves 92 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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-2
  • Enrollment: 92 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 40-59%
  • : 60-79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Waterford Memorial School's student population of 92 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
92 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Waterford Memorial School is 0.15, 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.
This School
State Level (ME)
(11-12)
40-59%
61%
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(11-12)
60-79%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Waterford Memorial School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maine by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
6%
3%
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Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Waterford Memorial School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
92%
87%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maine.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Waterford Memorial School and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Waterford Memorial School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Waterford Memorial School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% ME state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% ME state average).
How many students attend Waterford Memorial School?
92 students attend Waterford Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Waterford Memorial School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waterford Memorial School?
Waterford Memorial School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Waterford Memorial School offer ?
Waterford Memorial School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Waterford Memorial School part of?
Waterford Memorial School is part of RSU 17/MSAD 17 School District.

School Reviews

5   9/8/2008
I believe the outstanding and dedicated staff is to be commended for their knowledge & application of grade level curriculum and the devotion of on to seeing that their students are exposed to material in such creative ways that are ale to easily, as well as meaningful, daily life connections and vice versa. I have received ideas and helpful information from primary teachers employed by Waterford Memorial Elementary School over the years. I have also been grateful for ideas, especially in my earlier years as a new teacher in a major city refreshing nature activities were welcomed. Thank
- Posted by Teacher - MsLov

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 92 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 40-59%
  • : 60-79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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