Serving 279 students in grades Prekindergarten-2,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Turner Primary School's student population of 279 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
279 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Turner Primary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)50-54%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-44%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
1%
4%
White
90%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% ME state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% ME state average).
How many students attend Turner Primary School?
279 students attend Turner Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Turner Primary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Turner Primary School?
Turner Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Turner Primary School offer ?
Turner Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Turner Primary School part of?
Turner Primary School is part of RSU 52/MSAD 52 School District.
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