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#502 of 542 schools in ME
Turner Elementary School
Elementary School · Rsu 52/msad 52 · Turner, ME
A Rsu 52/msad 52 elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
91 Matthews Way, Turner, ME 04282
- Math 79% proficient (2022)
- Reading 81% proficient (2022)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Turner Elementary School score 80% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 85%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 44 points since 2019, reaching 80% in 2022.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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
26.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Turner Elementary 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvary Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.0private | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| Greene Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–6 | Not available | 333 | Compare → |
| Leeds Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–6 | Not available | 199 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rsu 52/msad 52
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 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
Turner Elementary School is listed in RSU 52/MSAD 52; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Turner Elementary School
Turner Elementary School is a public elementary school in Turner, ME, part of Rsu 52/msad 52, serving approximately 275 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #502 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Turner Elementary School
What grades does Turner Elementary School serve?
Turner Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend Turner Elementary School?
Turner Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 275 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turner Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Turner Elementary School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Turner Elementary School rank in ME?
Turner Elementary School ranks #502 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Turner Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Turner Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Turner Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Turner Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Turner Elementary School a charter school?
No, Turner Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Turner Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Turner Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Turner Elementary School?
26.2% of students at Turner Elementary 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
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 275
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Androscoggin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.4%
- Phone
- (207) 225-1050
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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