D
Needs Improvement
35/100

Thomas J McMahon Elementary Sch

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 151 North Temple Street, Lewiston, ME 04240
Overall
D
35/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 19% · Math 9% proficient · 0th percentile in Maine
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Maine schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

35
Repit Score
out of 100
488
Students
enrolled
9.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%0/100reading 0th percentile, math 0th percentile among Maine middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 53% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Maine schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −28 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Maine. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency19% (−37 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency9% (−28 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Maine state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White22%12%reading -36 pts, math -24 pts0th percentile (list)
Black12%3%reading -13 pts, math -6 pts8th percentile (list)
Low-income12%3%reading -30 pts, math -19 pts0th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 151 North Temple Street
City Lewiston
ZIP Code 04240
District 2307320
NCES School ID 230732000196
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 04240

Understanding the community around Thomas J McMahon Elementary Sch helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $54,317
Per Capita Income $29,223
Poverty Rate 12.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.7%
High School or Higher 88.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $189,500
Median Rent $903
Owner-Occupied 49.5%
Renter-Occupied 50.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Thomas J McMahon Elementary Sch.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 54.5%
Black 33.8%
Two or More Races 7.6%
Hispanic/Latino 3.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 488
Teachers (FTE) 53.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Thomas J McMahon Elementary Sch?
Thomas J McMahon Elementary Sch has a Repit School Score of 35 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Thomas J McMahon Elementary Sch?
Thomas J McMahon Elementary Sch has 488 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.2:1.
What grades does Thomas J McMahon Elementary Sch serve?
Thomas J McMahon Elementary Sch serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Thomas J McMahon Elementary Sch receive per student?
Thomas J McMahon Elementary Sch receives $19,093 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Thomas J McMahon Elementary Sch in 04240 ▼
Avg Home Value
$305,242
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,529
1-Year Change
+5.3%
% Renters
50.5%

Other Schools in 04240

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026