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#361 of 542 schools in ME
Tripp Middle School
Middle School · Rsu 52/msad 52 · Turner, ME
A Rsu 52/msad 52 middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
65 Matthews Way, Turner, ME 04282
- Math 83% proficient (2022)
- Reading 84% proficient (2022)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tripp Middle School score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 83%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 32 points since 2019, reaching 84% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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
34%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tripp Middle 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low139/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,981
Median home value
$254,400
Median rent
$588/mo
College educated
19%
Homeownership
90.3%
Poverty rate
2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04282; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvary Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.0 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 85 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Rsu 52/msad 52
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $15,414NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tripp Middle School is listed in RSU 52/MSAD 52; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tripp Middle School
Tripp Middle School is a public middle school in Turner, ME, part of Rsu 52/msad 52, serving approximately 326 students in grades 7th-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #361 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tripp Middle School
What grades does Tripp Middle School serve?
Tripp Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Tripp Middle School?
Tripp Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 326 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tripp Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tripp Middle School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tripp Middle School rank in ME?
Tripp Middle School ranks #361 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Tripp Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tripp Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Tripp Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tripp Middle School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Tripp Middle School a charter school?
No, Tripp Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tripp Middle School a Title I school?
No, Tripp Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tripp Middle School?
34.0% of students at Tripp Middle 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 326
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Androscoggin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.7%
- Phone
- (207) 225-1070
- Area population (ZIP 04282)
- 5,852
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 48.1
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 04282; 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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