- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Tripp Middle School grew from 289 students in 2022-23 to 326 in 2023-24 (+12.8%).
Teacher FTE held 27.6 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 231416000656 · Turner, ME Middle · SMALL · TRAD
326 enr · 12.1:1 · 25.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Leavitt Area High School (563 students)
Tripp Middle School grew from 289 students in 2022-23 to 326 in 2023-24 (+12.8%). Teacher FTE held 27.6 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Tripp Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Leavitt Area H
Leavitt Area High School
563 students
- Greene Central
Greene Central School
339 students
- This school
Tripp Middle School
326 students
- Turner Primary
Turner Primary School
308 students
- Turner Element
Turner Elementary School
295 students
- Leeds Central 196
Leeds Central School
196 students
What this shows Tripp Middle School reports 326 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tripp Middle School compares
Tripp Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,414
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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
District finance for Rsu 52/Msad 52 reports $15,414 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~326 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 289 (2022-23) → 326 (2023-24), up 37.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.