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Oceanside Middle School

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Oceanside Middle School ranks 48 th of 91 Maine middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

48^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 91 Maine Middle Schools

Better than 47% of Maine middle schools

Summary

Oceanside Middle School is a public middle school located in Thomaston, Maine, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 308 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 13 district, which is ranked 58 out of 176 districts in Maine and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Oceanside Middle School has shown mixed academic performance compared to the state and its district average. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (65.15%) and Science (48.15%) were higher than the state averages, but its Mathematics proficiency (38.44%) was lower. However, the school's performance has fluctuated over the years, with some years showing better results and others showing lower performance. Oceanside Middle School also has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.4% to 34.1% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Camden-Rockport Middle School and Medomak Middle School, Oceanside Middle School performs relatively well in some areas but struggles in others. For example, Camden-Rockport Middle School consistently outperforms Oceanside Middle School in academic proficiency, with significantly higher rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, while Oceanside Middle School's Science proficiency is higher. Oceanside Middle School's overall ranking among Maine middle schools has declined over the years, from a high of 44 out of 96 schools in 2022-2023 to a low of 61 out of 92 schools in 2023-2024, suggesting the school may be facing challenges in maintaining or improving its academic performance.

307

Students ?

8.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$31,622

Per pupil spending ?

52.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

47 Valley Street
Thomaston, ME 04861

(207) 354-2502

District: Regional School Unit 13

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

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.9%

Hispanic:

3.9%

Two or more races:

3.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 11th percentile in 2017 → 47th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 36 percentile points since 2017

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (34% vs 23% Maine)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Mathematics scores 11 pts below the Maine average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school51%

District avg55%

Maine avg53%

48^th of 91

Maine public middle schools ?

Bottom 47%▲ up 36 pts since 2017

From bottom 11% (2017) to bottom 47% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

58^th of 176Regional School Unit 13 among Maine districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	44.2	48 of 91	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	35.0	61 of 92	33.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	49.3	44 of 96	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	36.7	65 of 93	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	35.8	64 of 92	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	19.8	75 of 86	12.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	19.5	77 of 85	9.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	20.6	77 of 87	11.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	50.5	42 of 91	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	48.3	51 of 83	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	25.6	62 of 78	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	34.2	61 of 91	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	61.8	26 of 66	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	25.1	55 of 64	14.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	42.4	52 of 90	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	29.3	58 of 83	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	15.2	72 of 78	7.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	14.7	73 of 86	15.1%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	34.3	44 of 79	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	25.0	38 of 44	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2025)54th percentile+7 vs school

White (2025)44th percentile-3 vs school

Male (2025)42nd percentile-5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)33rd percentile-14 vs school

Special Education (2025)15th percentile-32 vs school

By subject vs Maine (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts65%~ state avg

Science48%+12 vs state

Mathematics38%-11 vs state

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Schools Near Oceanside Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MEA English Language Arts (2025)	MEA Mathematics (2025)	MEA Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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	307	38	8.0	52.1%	279 (90.9%)	2 (0.7%)	12 (3.9%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.6%)	44.2	48^th of 91 public middle schools	47.3%		35	61^st of 92 public middle schools	33.7%	13	65.2	38.4	48.2	$31,622
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	259	25	10.4	60.2%	240 (92.7%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (3.9%)	25.4	74^th of 91 public middle schools	18.7%		25.6	77^th of 92 public middle schools	16.3%	3	53.0	33.6	43.3	$24,930
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	348	35	9.9	24.4%	328 (94.3%)	3 (0.9%)	6 (1.7%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.0%)	82.6	11^th of 91 public middle schools	87.9%		80.8	12^th of 92 public middle schools	87.0%	1	82.3	61.1	47.9	$27,730

Frequently Asked Questions about Oceanside Middle School

How many students attend Oceanside Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 307 students attended Oceanside Middle School.

Is Oceanside Middle School a good school?

Oceanside Middle School ranks 48^th of 91 Maine middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Oceanside Middle School in?

Regional School Unit 13

What is the racial makeup of Oceanside Middle School?

Students at Oceanside Middle School are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Oceanside Middle School attend?

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

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