Waterville Junior High School

wjhs.wtvl.k12.me.us/

325 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Waterville Junior High School, located at 100 West River Road in Waterville, Maine, serves as a central educational hub for students in the middle grades. As part of the Waterville Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development during the transitional years of early adolescence. The school focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects while offering opportunities for students to explore their interests through various extracurricular activities and social engagement.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes a supportive community environment designed to help students navigate the challenges of middle school. By prioritizing student well-being and collaborative learning, Waterville Junior High aims to prepare its pupils for the rigors of high school and beyond. Its location along the Kennebec River area integrates it into the broader Waterville community, allowing the school to maintain strong ties with local resources and families to enhance the overall student experience.

325

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waterville Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	264
Hispanic	21
Black	12
Asian	7
Two or More	18
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
264 (81.2%)
Hispanic
21 (6.5%)
Two or More
18 (5.5%)
Black
12 (3.7%)
Asian
7 (2.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Waterville Public Schools
Phone:	(207)873-2144
Website:	http://wjhs.wtvl.k12.me.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	195
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 117

Grade 7 100

Grade 8 108