Miller School

As a substantial elementary-level community in Waldoboro, Maine, Miller School educates 361 students from grades pre-K through 6, overseen by RSU 40/MSAD 40. Compared to the state average of about 229 students per school, that is 58% larger than typical.

Miller School is one of 7 schools operated by RSU 40/MSAD 40, a district that enrolls 1,761 students overall.

Looking at the student body, Miller School lists that 91% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority; the rest consists of 4% multiracial, 2% Hispanic. That composition is broadly in line with Lincoln County as a whole.

In terms of school funding signals, Staff filings list 35 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 10.3:1 students per teacher. The state averages about 10.5:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Roughly 63% of students at Miller School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. That share is noticeably above Lincoln County's rate of about 48%.

In the broader community, Lincoln County reports that median household earnings sit near $76,875, about 40% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 5%. In all, Lincoln County runs 18 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,450 students), of which Miller School is one.

Nearest neighbor: Medomak Middle School, around 4.1 miles off. Within five miles, there are 3 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a rural area.

Looking at the recent track record. Miller School's enrollment has edged up 10% since 2018, when it stood at 328 (now 361).

In the discussion threads here, members of the Miller School community share and discuss science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.