Excellent
#3 of 542 schools in ME
Top 1% in state
Thomaston Grammar School
Elementary School · Rsu 13 · Thomaston, ME
A Rsu 13 elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
65 Watts Lane, Thomaston, ME 04861
- Math 87% proficient (2022)
- Reading 92% proficient (2022)
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thomaston Grammar School score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 80%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 50 points since 2019, reaching 90% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Thomaston Grammar School 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,803/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Thomaston), 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
$53,775
Median home value
$260,100
Median rent
$891/mo
College educated
29.1%
Homeownership
71.8%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04861; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 3.4 mi | 279 | Compare → |
| Warren Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–6 | 4.1 mi | 304 | Compare → |
| Ash Point Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–5 | 4.2 mi | 166 | Compare → |
| Pen Bay Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–9 | 4.9 mi | 102 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rsu 13
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $23,258NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thomaston Grammar School is listed in RSU 13; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomaston Grammar School
Thomaston Grammar School is a public elementary school in Thomaston, ME, part of Rsu 13, serving approximately 156 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #3 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomaston Grammar School
What grades does Thomaston Grammar School serve?
Thomaston Grammar School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Thomaston Grammar School?
Thomaston Grammar School has an enrollment of approximately 156 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomaston Grammar School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomaston Grammar School 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 Thomaston Grammar School rank in ME?
Thomaston Grammar School ranks #3 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Thomaston Grammar School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomaston Grammar School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 Thomaston Grammar School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomaston Grammar School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Thomaston Grammar School a charter school?
No, Thomaston Grammar School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomaston Grammar School a Title I school?
No, Thomaston Grammar School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomaston Grammar School?
48.1% of students at Thomaston Grammar School 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 156
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Knox County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.8%
- Phone
- (207) 354-6353
- Area population (ZIP 04861)
- 2,761
- Area median age
- 57.7
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 04861; 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, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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