Messalonskee Middle School vs Waterville Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maine, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Messalonskee Middle School
Oakland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
495 students
Waterville Junior High School
Waterville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
325 students
| Measure | Messalonskee Middle School Oakland, Maine | Waterville Junior High School Waterville, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #38 of 84 | #60 of 84 |
| National rank | #5783 of 15,369 | #8347 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 495 | 325 |
| Enrollment | 495 | 325 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41% | 68.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 28% |
| city | Oakland | Waterville |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Messalonskee Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.6 vs 46.8).
- •Messalonskee Middle School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 28%).
- •Messalonskee Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 54%).
- •Messalonskee Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41% vs 68.3%).
- •Waterville Junior High School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.0).
- •Messalonskee Middle School is the larger school with 495 students compared with 325.
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 Messalonskee Middle School better than Waterville Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Messalonskee Middle School ranks higher (58.6 vs 46.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Messalonskee Middle School and Waterville Junior High School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Waterville in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Messalonskee Middle School: 495. Waterville Junior High School: 325. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Messalonskee Middle School and Waterville Junior High School rank in Maine?
Messalonskee Middle School is 38th of 84 and Waterville Junior High School is 60th of 84 among middle schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).