Needs Improvement
#532 of 542 schools in ME
Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary Sch
Elementary School · Lewiston Public Schools · Lewiston, ME
A Lewiston Public Schools elementary school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
151 North Temple Street, Lewiston, ME 04240
- Math 51% proficient (2022)
- Reading 60% proficient (2022)
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary Sch score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 42 points since 2019, reaching 56% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,792/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lewiston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,558
Median home value
$214,200
Median rent
$954/mo
College educated
21.7%
Homeownership
50.3%
Poverty rate
17.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04240; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montello SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 628 | Compare → |
| Spurwink-lewiston/auburnPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 1.3 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Raymond A. Geiger Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–6 | 1.6 mi | 524 | Compare → |
| Farwell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | PK–6 | 1.7 mi | 402 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Lewiston Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $19,025NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary Sch is listed in Lewiston Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary Sch
Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary Sch is a public elementary school in Lewiston, ME, part of Lewiston Public Schools, serving approximately 488 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10 and ranks #532 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary Sch
What grades does Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary Sch serve?
Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary Sch?
Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary Sch has an enrollment of approximately 488 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary Sch is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary Sch rank in ME?
Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary Sch ranks #532 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary Sch has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary Sch a charter school?
No, Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary Sch a Title I school?
No, Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary Sch?
58.6% of students at Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 488
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Androscoggin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.0%
- Phone
- (207) 795-4140
- Area population (ZIP 04240)
- 37,886
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 04240; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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