Turner Elementary School

91 Matthews Way
Turner, ME 04282
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 281 students in grades 3-6, Turner Elementary 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 78% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-6
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50% in ME
  • : 78% (Btm 50%)
  • : 77% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

School Overview

Turner Elementary School's student population of 281 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
Total Students
281 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Turner Elementary 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 Turner Elementary School is 0.13, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (ME)
#400 out of 508 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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78%
81%
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77%
85%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
3%
3%
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Black
2%
4%
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White
93%
87%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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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 Turner Elementary School's ranking?
Turner Elementary School is ranked #400 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Turner Elementary School often compared to?
Turner Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairview School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Turner Elementary School?
281 students attend Turner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Turner Elementary School 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 Turner Elementary School?
Turner Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Turner Elementary School offer ?
Turner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6
What school district is Turner Elementary School part of?
Turner Elementary School is part of RSU 52/MSAD 52 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-6
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 78% (Btm 50%)
  • : 77% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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