Serving 162 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thomaston Grammar School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 162 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomaston Grammar School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Thomaston Grammar School's student population of 162 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
162 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thomaston Grammar School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomaston Grammar School is 0.17, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#282 out of 508 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
1%
4%
White
91%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 is Thomaston Grammar School's ranking?
Thomaston Grammar School is ranked #282 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Thomaston Grammar School?
162 students attend Thomaston Grammar School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Thomaston Grammar School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomaston Grammar School?
Thomaston Grammar School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thomaston Grammar School offer ?
Thomaston Grammar School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Thomaston Grammar School part of?
Thomaston Grammar School is part of RSU 13 School District.
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