Serving 311 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Waldo T Skillin Elementary 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 65-69% (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 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 311 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in ME
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Waldo T Skillin Elementary 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 Waldo T Skillin Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Waldo T Skillin Elementary School's ranking?
Waldo T Skillin Elementary School is ranked #397 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% 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 Waldo T Skillin Elementary School?
311 students attend Waldo T Skillin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Waldo T Skillin Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waldo T Skillin Elementary School?
Waldo T Skillin Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Waldo T Skillin Elementary School offer ?
Waldo T Skillin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Waldo T Skillin Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Waldo T Skillin Elementary School located?
Waldo T Skillin Elementary School is located in the Thornton Heights neighborhood of South Portland, ME. There are 1 other public schools located in Thornton Heights.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 311 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
