Serving 213 students in grades 5-8, Samuel L Wagner Middle 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 81% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 213 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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Samuel L Wagner Middle School's student population of 213 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
213 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
Samuel L Wagner Middle 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 Samuel L Wagner Middle School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#310 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
94%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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Samuel L Wagner Middle School is ranked #310 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Samuel L Wagner Middle School often compared to?
Samuel L Wagner Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hampden Academy, Leroy H Smith School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Samuel L Wagner Middle School?
213 students attend Samuel L Wagner Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Samuel L Wagner Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Samuel L Wagner Middle School?
Samuel L Wagner Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Samuel L Wagner Middle School offer ?
Samuel L Wagner Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Samuel L Wagner Middle School part of?
Samuel L Wagner Middle School is part of RSU 22 School District.
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