Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary School
Tel:
(207)795-4140
- Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary School serves 685 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 11%.
Top Placements
Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary School's student population of 685 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 685 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 56 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 526 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ME) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #522 out of 526 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 14% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 2% |
| Black | 31% | 4% |
| White | 59% | 89% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.21 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 72% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lewiston School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, ME Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary School is Lewiston High School (2.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lewiston Middle School (2.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Montello School (1.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lewiston Montello School Grades: PK-6 | 728 students
1.3 miles
407 East Avenue
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207)795-4150 1.3 PK-6 728 - Lewiston Farwell Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 442 students
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84-110 Farwell St
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207)795-4110 1.7 PK-6 442 - Lewiston Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 713 students
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601 College Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207)795-4160 1.7 PK-6 713 - Lewiston Lewiston High School Grades: 9-12 | 1447 students
2.2 miles
156 East Avenue
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207)795-4190 2.2 9-12 1447 - Lewiston Lewiston Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 792 students
2.2 miles
75 Central Avenue
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207)795-4180 2.2 7-8 792
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