Mill Pond School
Tel:
(207)532-9228
- Mill Pond School serves 250 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Maine state average of 10%.
School Overview
- Mill Pond School's student population of 250 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 250 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Mill Pond School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Mill Pond School is 0.20, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.19. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ME) |
| Overall School Rank | #123 out of 525 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | 9% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 2% |
| Black | 2% | 4% |
| White | 89% | 90% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.19 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rsu 70/msad 70 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, ME Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Mill Pond School is Hodgdon Middle/High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Hodgdon Middle/High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Houlton Elementary School (4.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Houlton Hodgdon Middle/High School Grades: 7-12 | 206 students
0.2 miles
174 Hodgdon Mills Road
Houlton, ME 04730
(207)532-2413 0.2 7-12 206 - Houlton Houlton Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 424 students
4.1 miles
60 South Street
Houlton, ME 04730
(207)532-2285 4.1 PK-2 424 - Houlton Houlton Southside School Grades: 3-5 | 297 students
4.1 miles
65 South Street
Houlton, ME 04730
(207)532-6027 4.1 3-5 297 - Houlton Houlton High School Grades: 9-12 | 353 students
5.2 miles
7 Bird Street
Houlton, ME 04730
(207)532-6551 5.2 9-12 353 - Houlton Houlton Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 285 students
5.2 miles
7 Bird Street
Houlton, ME 04730
(207)532-6551 5.2 6-8 285
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