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#540 of 542 schools in ME
Turner Primary School
Elementary School · Rsu 52/msad 52 · Turner, ME
A Rsu 52/msad 52 elementary school where students score 39 points below what's typical for similar communities.
59 Cobb Road, Turner, ME 04282
- Math 52% proficient (2014)
- Reading 42% proficient (2014)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Turner Primary School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 86%).
2014 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2011, to 47% in 2014, across a 6-year record (2009–2014).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2014) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2014)
Based on 12 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
24.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Turner Primary 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 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low139/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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 | 2.4 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| Leeds Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–6 | 5.0 mi | 199 | Compare → |
| Greene Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–6 | Not available | 333 | 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
- #6 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 Primary School is listed in RSU 52/MSAD 52; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Turner Primary School
Turner Primary School is a public elementary school in Turner, ME, part of Rsu 52/msad 52, serving approximately 310 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 1.9 out of 10 and ranks #540 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Turner Primary School
What grades does Turner Primary School serve?
Turner Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Turner Primary School?
Turner Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 310 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turner Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Turner Primary School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Turner Primary School rank in ME?
Turner Primary School ranks #540 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Turner Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Turner Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 1.9 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 Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Turner Primary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Is Turner Primary School a charter school?
No, Turner Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Turner Primary School a Title I school?
No, Turner Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Turner Primary School?
24.2% of students at Turner Primary 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 310
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Androscoggin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (207) 225-1030
- 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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 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, 2009-2014; directory SY 2023–24
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