Tripp Middle School

RSU 52/MSAD 52
65 Mathews Way
Turner, ME 04282
289 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Tripp Middle School, located in Turner, Maine, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Maine School Administrative District 52 (MSAD 52). Situated in a quiet, rural setting at 65 Mathews Way, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development of young adolescents. It serves as a bridge between elementary education and the high school experience, focusing on building foundational skills while encouraging students to explore their interests through a variety of core subjects and enrichment opportunities.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Turner community, emphasizing values of citizenship, responsibility, and collaboration. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere, Tripp Middle School strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body, utilizing a dedicated faculty to prepare learners for the challenges of secondary education. With its commitment to student growth and community engagement, the school remains a pivotal institution for families residing within the MSAD 52 district.
289
Total Students
27.6
Full-Time Teachers
10.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    277 (95.8 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (1.0 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.0 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: RSU 52/MSAD 52
Phone: (207)225-1070
Website: http://tms.msad52.org/
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 289
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 107
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 143
Grade 8 146
Gender Ratio