Serving 22 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Whiting Village School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whiting Village School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Whiting Village School's student population of 22 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
22 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Whiting Village School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whiting Village School is 0.10, 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
#407 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
84%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
95%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whiting Village School's ranking?
Whiting Village School is ranked #407 out of 500 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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Whiting Village School?
22 students attend Whiting Village School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Whiting Village School students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whiting Village School?
Whiting Village School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Whiting Village School offer ?
Whiting Village School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Whiting Village School part of?
Whiting Village School is part of Whiting Public Schools.
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