Serving 184 students in grades 7-8, Winslow Junior High 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 75-79% (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 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 184 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Winslow Junior High School's student population of 184 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
184 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Winslow Junior High 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 Winslow Junior High School is 0.19, which is less 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
#328 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
90%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winslow Junior High School's ranking?
Winslow Junior High School is ranked #328 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Winslow Junior High School often compared to?
Winslow Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waterville Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% 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 Winslow Junior High School?
184 students attend Winslow Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Winslow Junior High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winslow Junior High School?
Winslow Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Winslow Junior High School offer ?
Winslow Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Winslow Junior High School part of?
Winslow Junior High School is part of Winslow Schools School District.
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