Washington’s public schools score below 71% of Maine districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Washington, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Maine, not nationally.
From Maine state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Washington’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 290 Maine towns with household incomes within a quarter of Washington’s, its schools beat 42%, higher than their 29% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 84% of tested students were proficient in reading and 78% in math, against 84% and 82% statewide; 97% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
80–84% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across Maine (the state reports Washington’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $20,160 per student, against $20,630 across Maine (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 7 the district’s path is Medomak Middle School, then Medomak Valley High School. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Washington’s grade
C: better than 29% of Maine school districts. Both inputs trail the Maine average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Washington, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Washington
Prescott Memorial School
Grades PK–6 · 107 students · 9:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Washington
Prescott Memorial School
Grades PK–6 · 107 students · 9:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Washington
Prescott Memorial School
Grades PK–6 · 107 students · 9:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Washington
Prescott Memorial School
Grades PK–6 · 107 students · 9:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Washington
Prescott Memorial School
Grades PK–6 · 107 students · 9:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Washington
Prescott Memorial School
Grades PK–6 · 107 students · 9:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Washington
Prescott Memorial School
Grades PK–6 · 107 students · 9:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Washington
Medomak Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 259 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Waldoboro
8th grade in Washington
Medomak Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 259 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Waldoboro
9th grade in Washington
Medomak Valley High School
Grades 9–12 · 561 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Waldoboro
10th grade in Washington
Medomak Valley High School
Grades 9–12 · 561 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Waldoboro
11th grade in Washington
Medomak Valley High School
Grades 9–12 · 561 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Waldoboro
12th grade in Washington
Medomak Valley High School
Grades 9–12 · 561 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Waldoboro
Washington’s public schools are run by School Administrative District 40, which also serves Friendship, Union, Waldoboro and Warren. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Close to the state in reading
Washington vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Maine towns that share Washington’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | C | School Administrative District 40 |
| Union | C | School Administrative District 40 |
| Palermo | A− | Regional School Unit 12 |
| Somerville | — | Regional School Unit 12 |
| Liberty | — | School Administrative District 03 |
| Jefferson | B | Jefferson |
Every school in Washington
3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Maine’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Washington’s schools
Are Washington’s schools good?
On Maine’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Washington children attend score below 71% of Maine’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 42%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Washington in?
School Administrative District 40, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,761 students in 7 schools (2024–25).
Where do Washington kids go to high school?
Medomak Valley High School in Waldoboro, with 561 students; its own test results earn an A.
What is Washington’s graduation rate?
80–84% of the class of 2023 in School Administrative District 40 graduated in four years, against 87% across Maine.
How much does Washington spend per student?
$20,160 in School Administrative District 40 (FY2024), against $20,630 across Maine. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Washington families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Washington → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Maine. Stars are from neighbors.