West Bath School

126 New Meadows Road
Bath, ME 04530
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 103 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West Bath 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 ≥90% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 103 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Top 20% in ME
  • : ≥90% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

School Overview

West Bath School's student population of 103 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
103 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

West Bath 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 West Bath School is 0.04, 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)
#83 out of 512 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of West Bath 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 West Bath 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.
≥90%
84%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Bath 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.
<50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of West Bath 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 West Bath School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in West Bath School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West Bath School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in West Bath School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
White
98%
87%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in West Bath 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
n/a
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in West Bath School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maine.
0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of West Bath 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
16%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Bath 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
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Bath 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 is West Bath School's ranking?
West Bath School is ranked #83 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are West Bath School often compared to?
West Bath Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dike-newell School, Phippsburg Elementary School, Woolwich Central 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 ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend West Bath School?
103 students attend West Bath School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of West Bath School students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Bath School?
West Bath School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does West Bath School offer ?
West Bath School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is West Bath School part of?
West Bath School is part of West Bath School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 103 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Top 20%
  • : ≥90% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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