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Waterville Public Schools

Maine · Public School District
4
Schools
1,651
Students
$19,811
Per-Pupil Spend
+38% nat'l
59.2%
Free Lunch Rate
+7pp vs nat'l
82.0%
Graduation Rate
-4.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Waterville Public Schools is a public school district in Maine serving 1,651 students across 4 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 82.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,811 is above average for a US public school district. 59% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Albert S Hall School04–05222
George J Mitchell SchoolPK–03572
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Waterville Junior High School06–08338
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Waterville Senior High School09–12519
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,811+38% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
55%
29%
State
55.1%
Local (property tax)
28.6%
Federal
16.3%

State funding accounts for 55% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
4
Schools
1,651
Students
59%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate82.0%
Opportunity Score45/100
StateMaine →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $19,811 per pupil — 38% above the national average of $14,347.
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Waterville Public Schools?
Waterville Public Schools has 4 public schools, serving a total of 1,651 students.
What is the graduation rate for Waterville Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 82.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Waterville Public Schools spend per student?
Waterville Public Schools spends $19,811 per pupil — 38% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Waterville Public Schools?
59% of students in Waterville Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Waterville Public Schools?
No, Waterville Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Waterville Public Schools serve?
Waterville Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Waterville Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Waterville Public Schools is 45/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.