- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waterville, ME
Waterville Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Waterville Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 231335000934
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waterville Junior High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Waterville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 46.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Waterville Junior High School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waterville Junior High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Waterville, ME.
School address
District: Waterville Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 231335000934 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Waterville Junior High School held near 333 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 231335000934 · Waterville, ME Middle · SMALL · TRAD
325 enr · 10.8:1 · 46.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: George J Mitchell School (532 students)
Waterville Junior High School held near 333 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Waterville Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- George J Mitch
George J Mitchell School
532 students
- Waterville Sen
Waterville Senior High School
529 students
- This school
Waterville Junior High School
325 students
- Albert S Hall
Albert S Hall School
237 students
What this shows Waterville Junior High School reports 325 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waterville Junior High School compares
Waterville Junior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.4% | ▲ 36% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 48% in Maine - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,367
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maine avg of $20,907
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 3.7%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.2, Waterville Junior High School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waterville Public Schools reports $21,367 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waterville Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George J Mitchell School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waterville Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Albert S Hall School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waterville Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~325 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waterville Junior High School
How many students attend Waterville Junior High School?
Waterville Junior High School has 325 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waterville, ME. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 333 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterville Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterville Junior High School is 10.8:1, which is 3% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waterville Junior High School?
46.4% of students at Waterville Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waterville Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Waterville Junior High School is White at 81.2% of enrollment, in Waterville, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waterville Junior High School?
Waterville Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Waterville Junior High School rank among public schools in Waterville?
By Resource Investment Index, Waterville Junior High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Waterville, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Waterville Public Schools?
Besides Waterville Junior High School, Waterville Public Schools also operates George J Mitchell School (532 students), Waterville Senior High School (529 students), and Albert S Hall School (237 students). See the Waterville Public Schools district page for the complete list.