Enrollment
326
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Turner, ME
Tripp Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Tripp Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 231416000656
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tripp Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Maine schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Turner · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- large classes for Maine
- 25.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Tripp Middle School has class sizes larger than 72% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tripp Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Turner, ME.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.3%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tripp Middle School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tripp Middle School
Tripp Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Turner, Maine, enrolling 326 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 326 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 569 scored Maine schools.
Against 142 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #23.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 272 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Rsu 52/Msad 52 spends $15,798 per pupil, 21% below the Maine average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Rsu 52/Msad 52 also operates Leavitt Area High School (563 students) and Greene Central School (339 students) alongside Tripp Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Tripp Middle School compares
Tripp Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.3% | ▼ 26% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
326
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 72% in Maine - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,798
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 92.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.5, Tripp Middle School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rsu 52/Msad 52, which includes Tripp Middle School.
$15,798
Per student
-21%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.4%
State 51.4%
Federal 10.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Tripp Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leavitt Area High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greene Central School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Turner Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Turner Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leeds Central School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tripp Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maine, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~326 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Tripp Middle School
How many students attend Tripp Middle School?
Tripp Middle School has 326 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Turner, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tripp Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tripp Middle School is 12.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tripp Middle School?
25.3% of students at Tripp Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tripp Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Tripp Middle School is White at 92.9% of enrollment, in Turner, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tripp Middle School?
Tripp Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tripp Middle School rank among public schools in Turner?
By Resource Investment Index, Tripp Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Turner, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Turner on the city page.
Is Tripp Middle School a good school?
Tripp Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Maine schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Rsu 52/Msad 52?
Besides Tripp Middle School, Rsu 52/Msad 52 also operates Leavitt Area High School (563 students), Greene Central School (339 students), and Turner Primary School (308 students). See the Rsu 52/Msad 52 district page for the complete list.
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