Wales Central School (Closed 2012)

Wales Central School serves 56 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the Maine state average of 67%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
56 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (ME)
(09-10)
55-59%
60%
(09-10)
70-74%
67%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
91%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
RSU 04-2-1 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% ME state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% ME state average).
How many students attend Wales Central School?
56 students attend Wales Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Wales Central School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wales Central School?
Wales Central School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wales Central School offer ?
Wales Central School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Wales Central School part of?
Wales Central School is part of RSU 04-2-1 School District.

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