Regional School Unit 52/Maine School Administrative District 52

486 Turner Center Road
Turner, ME 04282
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Regional School Unit 52/Maine School Administrative District 52 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,008 students in Regional School Unit 52/Maine School Administrative District 52. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in Regional School Unit 52/Maine School Administrative District 52 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
6 Schools
596 Schools
# Students
2,008 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
165 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Regional School Unit 52/Maine School Administrative District 52, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 182 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ME)
#104 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
47%
49%
84%
84%
33%
37%
87%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.26
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
93%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,218 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,600. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,505 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (ME)
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,218
$21,600
Spending / Student
$16,505
$21,191

Best Regional School Unit 52/Maine School Administrative District 52 Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greene Central School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
41 Main Street
Greene, ME 04236
(207) 946-5681
Gr: PK-6 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Turner Primary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
59 Cobb Road
Turner, ME 04282
(207) 225-1030
Gr: PK-2 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Leavitt Area High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
21 Matthews Way
Turner, ME 04282
(207) 225-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Turner Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
91 Matthews Way
Turner, ME 04282
(207) 225-1050
Gr: 3-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Tripp Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
65 Mathews Way
Turner, ME 04282
(207) 225-1070
Gr: 7-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Leeds Central School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1185 Route 106
Leeds, ME 04263
(207) 524-5151
Gr: PK-6 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Regional School Unit 52/Maine School Administrative District 52?
Regional School Unit 52/Maine School Administrative District 52 manages 6 public schools serving 2,008 students.
What is the rank of Regional School Unit 52/Maine School Administrative District 52?
Regional School Unit 52/Maine School Administrative District 52 is ranked #103 out of 182 school districts in Maine (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maine school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Regional School Unit 52/Maine School Administrative District 52?
93% of Regional School Unit 52/Maine School Administrative District 52 students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Regional School Unit 52/Maine School Administrative District 52?
Regional School Unit 52/Maine School Administrative District 52 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Regional School Unit 52/Maine School Administrative District 52's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,505 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,008 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 87% (Top 20% in ME)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 84% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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