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Margaret Murphy Center For Children-main

655 Main St Lewiston, ME 04240

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
12 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 16%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Margaret Murphy Center is dedicated to offering services to people with Mental Retardation and related developmental disabilities, which enable them to maximize the quality of their lives.
  • We do this by providing community-based programs for the individuals to acquire greater independence through increasing competence in personal, social, and employment related abilities.
  • We provide housing to those who require specialized support that is not otherwise available in the community.
  • John F. Murphy Homes provides a variety of services to adults with mental retardation living in the greater Lewiston-Auburn area.
  • These services range from group homes with 24 hour support to minimal hourly support as needed.
  • There are recreational opportunities, respite care, and vocational supports as well.
  • The enrichment and art programs provide participants with the opportunities to explore their creative sides.
  • Margaret Murphy Center is dedicated to offering services to people with Mental Retardation and related developmental disabilities, which enable them to maximize the quality of their lives.
  • We do this by providing community-based programs for the individuals to acquire greater independence through increasing competence in personal, social, and employment related abilities.
  • We provide housing to those who require specialized support that is not otherwise available in the community.
  • John F. Murphy Homes provides a variety of services to adults with mental retardation living in the greater Lewiston-Auburn area.
  • These services range from group homes with 24 hour support to minimal hourly support as needed.
  • There are recreational opportunities, respite care, and vocational supports as well.
  • The enrichment and art programs provide participants with the opportunities to explore their creative sides.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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