Oceanside Middle School

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Oceanside Middle School ranks 44 th of 96 Maine middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Oceanside Middle School is a public middle school located in Thomaston, Maine, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 349 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 13 district, which is ranked 95 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Oceanside Middle School faces several challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (93.41%) than Camden-Rockport Middle School (92.74%) and Medomak Middle School (93.17%). Additionally, Oceanside has a much higher chronic absenteeism rate (37.8%) compared to Camden-Rockport (21.2%) and Medomak (35.5%). Academically, Oceanside's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (66.78%) and Mathematics (40%) are lower than the state averages (64.63% and 48.68%, respectively) and the nearby schools. The school also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (51.58%) compared to Camden-Rockport (14.8%) and Medomak (44.37%).

Oceanside Middle School's performance has been declining over the past few years, as evidenced by its decreasing statewide ranking and lower proficiency rates. The high chronic absenteeism rate and socioeconomic challenges faced by the school may be contributing factors to this decline. However, Oceanside's lower student-teacher ratio (9.4) compared to Camden-Rockport (10.4) and Medomak (12.1) could be an advantage, if the school can effectively leverage this resource to support student success. The school's leadership and the Regional School Unit 13 district should closely examine these issues and develop targeted strategies to address them, with the goal of improving the educational outcomes for the students at Oceanside Middle School.

Detail:

Public 6-8

47 Valley Street
Thomaston, ME 04861

(207) 354-2502

District: Regional School Unit 13

SchoolDigger Rank:
44^th of 96 Maine Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,665

Students who attend Oceanside Middle School usually attend:

High:

Oceanside High School

Feeder schools for Oceanside Middle School:

Elementary:	Ash Point Community School
	Cushing Community School
	South School
	Thomaston Grammar School

Student/teacher ratio: 8.3

Number of students: 308

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.5%

Two or more races:

2.6%

African American:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Oceanside Middle School ranks better than 54.2% of middle schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.27. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.5%), two or more races (2.6%), African American (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oceanside Middle School is 8.3. (See more...)

Compare Oceanside Middle School employs 37 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oceanside Middle School is $22,665.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Oceanside Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Oceanside Middle School 44^th of 96 Maine public middle schools. (See Oceanside Middle School in the ranking list.)

Regional School Unit 13:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 13 95^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Oceanside Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Oceanside Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile
2017	20.62	77^th	87	11.5%
2018	19.53	77^th	85	9.4%
2019	19.76	75^th	86	12.8%
2021	35.76	64^th	92	30.4%
2022	36.67	65^th	93	30.1%
2023	49.27	44^th	96	54.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oceanside Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	25.09	55^th	64	14.1%
2021	61.85	26^th	66	60.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Oceanside Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	25.61	62^nd	78	20.5%
2021	48.27	51^st	83	38.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Oceanside Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	15.24	72^nd	78	7.7%
2021	29.30	58^th	83	30.1%

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Rank History for White students at Oceanside Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	25.04	38^th	44	13.6%

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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Oceanside Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2017	380	7	2	6	1	1	397
2018	345	6	0	8	0	2	361
2019	348	6	0	8	0	2	364
2020	350	6	1	9	1	5	372
2021	341	3	3	9	1	6	363
2022	331	4	2	7	0	5	349
2023	326	10	2	5	0	6	349
2024	285	7	1	7	0	8	308

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Oceanside Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	397	33.0	12.0	55.9
2018	361	39.8	9.0	57.6
2019	364	39.1	9.3	68.7
2020	372	39.3	9.4	46.5
2021	363	41.0	8.8	46.6
2022	349	41.9	8.3	27.5
2023	349	37.0	9.4	51.6
2024	308	37.0	8.3	44.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Oceanside Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	397	33.0	12.0	55.9
2018	361	39.8	9.0	57.6
2019	364	39.1	9.3	68.7
2020	372	39.3	9.4	46.5
2021	363	41.0	8.8	46.6
2022	349	41.9	8.3	27.5
2023	349	37.0	9.4	51.6
2024	308	37.0	8.3	44.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Oceanside Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$18,781
2019	$18,918
2020	$20,158
2021	$21,804
2022	$22,587
2023	$22,665

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oceanside Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 75^th of 86 Middle schools	Ranks 44^th of 96 Middle schools	41.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Oceanside Middle School)	45.2	83.5	38.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 13)	48.9	84.6	35.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Oceanside Middle School)	21.1	77.7	56.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 13)	26.1	80.9	54.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Maine)	35.7	81.3	45.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	364	349	4.1%
African American	6	10	66.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	8	5	37.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	348	326	6.3%
Two or More Races	2	6	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68.7%	51.6%	17.1%

Schools Near Oceanside Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MEA English Language Arts (2023)	MEA Mathematics (2023)	MEA Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Oceanside Middle School	Public	6-8	47 Valley Street	Thomaston	04861	Knox County	Regional School Unit 13	No	No	No	No	(207) 354-2502	308	37	8.3	44.8%	285 (92.5%)	7 (2.3%)	7 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.6%)	49.3	44^th of 96 public middle schools	54.2%		36.7	65^th of 93 public middle schools	30.1%	21	66.8	40.0	51.5	$22,665
Medomak Middle School	Public	7-8	318 Manktown Road	Waldoboro	04572	Lincoln County	Regional School Unit 40/Maine School Admin District 40	No	No	No	No	(207) 832-5028	276	27	10.1	51.1%	256 (92.8%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	13 (4.7%)	50.4	41^st of 96 public middle schools	57.3%		55.3	44^th of 93 public middle schools	52.7%	3	63.8	44.8	46.6	$19,757
Camden-Rockport Middle School	Public	5-8	34 Knowlton Street	Camden	04843	Knox County	Regional School Unit 28/Maine School Admin District 28	No	No	No	No	(207) 236-7805	357	34	10.3	18.5%	337 (94.4%)	4 (1.1%)	3 (0.8%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)	82.6	12^th of 96 public middle schools	87.5%		84.6	10^th of 93 public middle schools	89.2%	2	84.7	59.0	44.0	$23,249

Frequently Asked Questions about Oceanside Middle School

Is Oceanside Middle School a good school?

Oceanside Middle School ranks 44^th of 96 Maine middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Oceanside Middle School in?

Regional School Unit 13

How many students attend Oceanside Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 308 students attended Oceanside Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Oceanside Middle School attend?

Students who attend Oceanside Middle School usually go on to attend Oceanside High School

What is the racial makeup of Oceanside Middle School?

Students at Oceanside Middle School are 93% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic.

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