OCEANSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Oceanside Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the RSU 13 school district, located in Thomaston, ME with about 361 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 39 teachers, Oceanside Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Oceanside Middle School, located at 47 Valley Street in Thomaston, Maine, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Regional School Unit 13 (RSU 13) district. The school provides a middle-level learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. As part of a coastal Maine district, the school works to integrate the local character and values of the Thomaston and Rockland area into its educational mission, aiming to prepare students for the transition to high school through a diverse curriculum and a variety of extracurricular activities.

The facility is designed to support the unique needs of early adolescents, fostering a supportive atmosphere that encourages both independent study and collaborative learning. By focusing on essential core subjects alongside elective offerings, Oceanside Middle School strives to cultivate critical thinking skills and personal responsibility among its student body. The school remains an integral part of the local community, maintaining strong partnerships with parents and residents to ensure that students have the resources and encouragement necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

For more information, contact Oceanside Middle School at (207) 354-2502 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.