A
Very Good
88/100

Wells Junior High School

📚 05 – 08 🏫 School
📍 1470 Post RD, Wells, ME 04090
Overall
A
88/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 65% · Math 44% proficient · 76th percentile in Maine
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Maine schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

88
Repit Score
out of 100
441
Students
enrolled
11.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%76/100reading 76th percentile, math 76th percentile among Maine middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 13% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Maine schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +0 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Maine. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency65% (+9 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency44% (+7 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Maine state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White66%44%reading +8 pts, math +8 pts79th percentile (list)
Low-income42%27%reading +0 pts, math +6 pts54th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1470 Post RD
City Wells
ZIP Code 04090
District 2313490
NCES School ID 231349000613
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 04090

Understanding the community around Wells Junior High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $75,705
Per Capita Income $43,075
Poverty Rate 9.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 39.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.3%
High School or Higher 91.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $385,200
Median Rent $1,180
Owner-Occupied 87.0%
Renter-Occupied 13.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Wells Junior High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.2%
Female 47.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 92.1%
Hispanic/Latino 2.3%
Black 1.6%
Asian 2.0%
Two or More Races 2.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 441
Teachers (FTE) 39.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Wells Junior High School?
Wells Junior High School has a Repit School Score of 88 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Wells Junior High School?
Wells Junior High School has 441 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1.
What grades does Wells Junior High School serve?
Wells Junior High School serves grades 05 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Wells Junior High School receive per student?
Wells Junior High School receives $20,392 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Wells Junior High School in 04090 ▼
Avg Home Value
$592,791
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,960
1-Year Change
+10.1%
% Renters
13.0%

Other Schools in 04090

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026