Serving 311 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Waldo T Skillin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waldo T Skillin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Waldo T Skillin Elementary School's student population of 311 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
311 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Waldo T Skillin Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waldo T Skillin Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#397 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
12%
3%
Black
34%
5%
White
43%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waldo T Skillin Elementary School's ranking?
Waldo T Skillin Elementary School is ranked #397 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Waldo T Skillin Elementary School?
311 students attend Waldo T Skillin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Waldo T Skillin Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waldo T Skillin Elementary School?
Waldo T Skillin Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Waldo T Skillin Elementary School offer ?
Waldo T Skillin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Waldo T Skillin Elementary School part of?
Waldo T Skillin Elementary School is part of South Portland School District.
In what neighborhood is Waldo T Skillin Elementary School located?
Waldo T Skillin Elementary School is located in the Thornton Heights neighborhood of South Portland, ME. There are 1 other public schools located in Thornton Heights.
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