Best 04217 Maine Public Middle Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 155 students in 04217, ME.
The top-ranked public middle school in 04217, ME is Telstar Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 04217 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Maine public middle school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 85% statewide average). Middle schools in 04217, ME have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public middle school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 04217, ME Public Middle Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Telstar Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
284 Walkers Mills Rd
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-2136
Gr: 6-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 04217, ME?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 04217, ME include Telstar Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 04217?
1 public middle schools are located in 04217.
What is the racial composition of students in 04217?
04217 public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public middle schools average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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