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#397 of 542 schools in ME
Telstar High School
High School · Rsu 44/msad 44 · Bethel, ME
A Rsu 44/msad 44 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
284 Walkers Mills Road, Bethel, ME 04217
- Math 85% proficient (2022)
- Reading 85% proficient (2022)
- 74.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Telstar High School score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 82%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 50 points since 2019, reaching 85% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Telstar High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average455/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,152
Median home value
$276,600
Median rent
$878/mo
College educated
37.4%
Homeownership
85.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04217; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Rsu 44/msad 44
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $18,446NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Telstar High School is listed in RSU 44/MSAD 44; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Telstar High School
Telstar High School is a public high school in Bethel, ME, part of Rsu 44/msad 44, serving approximately 168 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #397 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Telstar High School
What grades does Telstar High School serve?
Telstar High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Telstar High School?
Telstar High School has an enrollment of approximately 168 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Telstar High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Telstar High School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Telstar High School rank in ME?
Telstar High School ranks #397 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Telstar High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Telstar High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Telstar High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Telstar High School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Telstar High School a charter school?
No, Telstar High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Telstar High School a Title I school?
No, Telstar High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Telstar High School?
38.7% of students at Telstar High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 168
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Oxford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.1%
- Phone
- (207) 824-2136
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.5%
- Area population (ZIP 04217)
- 3,285
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 52
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 04217; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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