Serving 270 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mill Pond School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 270 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mill Pond School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mill Pond School's student population of 270 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
270 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mill Pond School ranks within the top 10% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mill Pond School is 0.24, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#42 out of 508 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
8%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
2%
4%
White
87%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mill Pond School's ranking?
Mill Pond School is ranked #42 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Mill Pond School often compared to?
Mill Pond Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Houlton Elementary School, Houlton Southside School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Mill Pond School?
270 students attend Mill Pond School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Mill Pond School students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mill Pond School?
Mill Pond School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mill Pond School offer ?
Mill Pond School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Mill Pond School part of?
Mill Pond School is part of RSU 70/MSAD 70 School District.
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