Serving 308 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 and Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 308 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Attendance Zone: Turner Primary School serves the west part of Turner, ME, covering an area of approximately 62.7 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive to the school of 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 7.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Turner Primary School's student population of 308 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
308 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Turner Primary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. 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
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.9%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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?
308 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, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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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