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Oceanside Middle School

47 Valley Street
Thomaston, ME 04861
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 349 students in grades 6-8, Oceanside Middle 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 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 349 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50% in ME
  • : 78% (Btm 50%)
  • : 84% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Oceanside Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Oceanside Middle School's student population of 349 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
349 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Oceanside Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oceanside Middle School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ME)
#316 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Oceanside Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
78%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oceanside Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
84%
84%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oceanside Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Oceanside Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Oceanside Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Oceanside Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Oceanside Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
93%
87%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Oceanside Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Oceanside Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maine.
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Oceanside Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Oceanside Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oceanside Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oceanside Middle School's ranking?
Oceanside Middle School is ranked #316 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Oceanside Middle School?
349 students attend Oceanside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Oceanside Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oceanside Middle School?
Oceanside Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Oceanside Middle School offer ?
Oceanside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Oceanside Middle School part of?
Oceanside Middle School is part of RSU 13 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 349 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 78% (Btm 50%)
  • : 84% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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