Serving 310 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Turner Primary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
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 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 310 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- 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 310 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
310 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Turner Primary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. 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
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
2%
5%
White
92%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
310 students attend Turner Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Turner Primary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Turner Primary School?
Turner Primary School has a student ration of 13:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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