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Waterville Junior High School

100 West River Road, Waterville, ME, 04901

About Waterville Junior High School

Waterville Junior High School is situated at 13 Colby Street in Waterville, ME 04901. The school is near residential neighborhoods and community spaces that are essential to town life in central Maine. The school serves 6–8th graders. The latest state data shows 333 students and a 12:1 student–teacher ratio. The latest state assessment results show 36% of students are proficient in math and 82% in reading, indicating steady performance in core academic areas. About 50% of students are female, and 50% are male. Waterville Junior High School blends core instruction with team-based exploration and club activities designed to help students sharpen skills and discover interests outside traditional classes. Local median home values range from $180,000 to $310,000, offering families a variety of housing options near schools, parks, and neighborhood services for daily living. Many caregivers say Waterville Junior High teachers help students build confidence and routines for middle school success while encouraging them to participate in school events and activities. With its ongoing commitment to balanced instruction and engagement, Waterville Junior High School is making thoughtful progress toward becoming one of the best middle schools in Maine.

Waterville Junior High School Contact Information

Address

100 West River Road, Waterville, ME, 04901

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Phone

(207) 873-2144

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 36%
Reading 82%
State average proficiency is 36% in Math and 82% in Reading.
28
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
333
Total Students
$69151
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 85 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Waterville Junior High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:25 AM - 2:05 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:10 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 84.68%
Asian 1.5%
Hispanic 5.71%
Black 2.1%
Two+ Races 5.71%
Native Am. 0%
White
84.68%
Asian
1.5%
Hispanic
5.71%
Black
2.1%
Two+ Races
5.71%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 333
50.45%
168 Female
49.55%
165 Male

Student Population

333 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

370 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Waterville Junior High School launched a DonorsChoose project through its computer science department. Choose a project through its computer science department. The initiative seeks funding to introduce 3D printing technology into classrooms to support coding and engineering instruction. The project aims to enhance experiential learning opportunities related to applied technology skills.

FAQ

Q1. How does Waterville Junior High School manage student enrollment?

Ans. Waterville Junior High School enrolls students through Waterville Public Schools registration procedures.

Q2. What attendance expectations are communicated by Waterville Junior High School?

Ans. Waterville Junior High School asks families to report absences to the school office in line with district policy.

Q3. How does Waterville Junior High School support family engagement?

Ans. Waterville Junior High School provides family engagement opportunities through school events and district programs.

Q4. How does Waterville Junior High School share school news and updates?

Ans. Waterville Junior High School communicates updates through district channels and school website postings.

Q5. What safety communication systems are used by Waterville Junior High School?

Ans. Waterville Junior High School relies on Waterville Public Schools emergency alert systems for urgent messages.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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