For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 517 students in Waterville, ME.
The top ranked public middle schools in Waterville, ME are Waterville Junior High School and Winslow Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waterville, ME public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Maine public middle school average of 82%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 85% statewide average). Middle schools in Waterville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maine public middle school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Waterville, ME (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waterville Junior High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 West River Rd
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-2144
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-2144
Grades: 6-8
| 333 students
Rank: #22.
Winslow Junior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30 Danielson St
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 872-1973
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 872-1973
Grades: 7-8
| 184 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Waterville, ME?
The top ranked public middle schools in Waterville, ME include Waterville Junior High School and Winslow Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Waterville?
2 public middle schools are located in Waterville.
What is the racial composition of students in Waterville?
Waterville public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maine public middle schools average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Waterville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Waterville include: Winslow Junior High School vs. Waterville Junior High School, Waterville Junior High School vs. Winslow Junior High School
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