Serving 293 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mill Pond School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
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 lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 293 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- 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 293 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
293 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Mill Pond School ranks within the top 20% of all 512 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 less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#58 out of 512 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
87%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
26%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mill Pond School's ranking?
Mill Pond School is ranked #58 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Mill Pond School?
293 students attend Mill Pond School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Mill Pond School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
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 (No virtual instruction).
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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