D
Needs Improvement
43/100

Oceanside Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 47 Valley Street, Thomaston, ME 04861
Overall
D
43/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 45% · Math 21% proficient · 15th 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

43
Repit Score
out of 100
308
Students
enrolled
8.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$24K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%15/100reading 19th percentile, math 12th percentile among Maine middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 39% 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 −29 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 proficiency45% (−11 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency21% (−16 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
White46%22%reading -12 pts, math -14 pts14th percentile (list)
Low-income32%12%reading -10 pts, math -9 pts10th 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 47 Valley Street
City Thomaston
ZIP Code 04861
District 2314787
NCES School ID 231478723154
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 04861

Understanding the community around Oceanside Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $58,426
Per Capita Income $29,658
Poverty Rate 2.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 17.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.5%
High School or Higher 92.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $254,500
Median Rent $905
Owner-Occupied 68.3%
Renter-Occupied 31.7%
View full data for ZIP 04861 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Oceanside Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 56.2%
Female 43.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 92.5%
Hispanic/Latino 2.3%
Black 2.3%
Two or More Races 2.6%
Asian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 308
Teachers (FTE) 37.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 8.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Oceanside Middle School?
Oceanside Middle School has a Repit School Score of 43 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 Oceanside Middle School?
Oceanside Middle School has 308 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.3:1.
What grades does Oceanside Middle School serve?
Oceanside Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Oceanside Middle School receive per student?
Oceanside Middle School receives $23,992 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Oceanside Middle School in 04861 ▼
Avg Home Value
$344,882
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,242
1-Year Change
+0.4%
% Renters
31.7%

Other Schools in 04861

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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