Buxton Center Elementary School vs Waterboro Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buxton Center Elementary School
Buxton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
552 students
Waterboro Elementary School
East Waterboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
547 students
| Measure | Buxton Center Elementary School Buxton, Maine | Waterboro Elementary School East Waterboro, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #172 of 312 | #170 of 312 |
| National rank | #22124 of 50,301 | #21909 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 552 | 547 |
| Enrollment | 552 | 547 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48% | 49.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Buxton | East Waterboro |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (54.3 vs 54.7).
- •Waterboro Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Buxton Center Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 50%).
- •Buxton Center Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48% vs 49.4%).
- •Buxton Center Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.4).
- •Buxton Center Elementary School is the larger school with 552 students compared with 547.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Buxton Center Elementary School better than Waterboro Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Buxton Center Elementary School and Waterboro Elementary School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Buxton and East Waterboro in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buxton Center Elementary School: 552. Waterboro Elementary School: 547. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buxton Center Elementary School and Waterboro Elementary School rank in Maine?
Buxton Center Elementary School is 172nd of 312 and Waterboro Elementary School is 170th of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).