Wells Junior High School

1470 Post Rd
Wells, ME 04090
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
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 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 441 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 20% in ME
  • : 90% (Top 20%)
  • : 92% (Top 10%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wells Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Wells Junior High School's student population of 441 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
441 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Wells Junior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wells Junior High School is 0.15, 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.
This School
State Level (ME)
#57 out of 512 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wells Junior High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wells Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
92%
84%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wells Junior High 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 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Wells Junior High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Wells Junior High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Asian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Wells Junior High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wells Junior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wells Junior High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
92%
86%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Wells Junior High School and the percentage of White public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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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 Wells Junior High 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
13%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wells Junior High 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
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wells Junior High 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wells Junior High School's ranking?
Wells Junior High School is ranked #57 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Wells Junior High School often compared to?
Wells Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Noble Middle School, Middle School Of The Kennebunks, Marshwood Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Wells Junior High School?
441 students attend Wells Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Wells Junior High School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wells Junior High School?
Wells Junior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wells Junior High School offer ?
Wells Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Wells Junior High School part of?
Wells Junior High School is part of Wells-Ogunquit Csd School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 441 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 90% (Top 20%)
  • : 92% (Top 10%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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