Telstar High School is a high school located in Bethel, Maine, in the United States as part of Maine School Administrative District 44.
Serving 155 students in grades 6-8, Telstar Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 155 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Telstar Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Bethel, ME school district, covering approximately 217.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 15 to 20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 13.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Telstar Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Telstar Middle School's student population of 155 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
155 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1968
School Rankings
Telstar Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Telstar Middle School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#269 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Columbia blue
School Mascot
Yosemite Sam
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Telstar Middle School's ranking?
Telstar Middle School is ranked #269 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Telstar Middle School often compared to?
Telstar Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School, Gorham Middle School, Oxford Hills Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Telstar Middle School?
155 students attend Telstar Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Telstar Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Telstar Middle School?
Telstar Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Telstar Middle School offer ?
Telstar Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Telstar Middle School part of?
Telstar Middle School is part of RSU 44/MSAD 44 School District.
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