Telstar Middle School

Telstar Middle School is a regular public middle school located in Bethel, Maine, in Oxford County. Serving students from sixth to eighth grade, the school has an enrollment of 168 students and maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.9:1 with 17 full-time equivalent teachers. The school’s MySchoolScout rating is 5.8 out of 10, placing it in the 58th percentile among Maine schools ranked at number 226 out of 542.

Telstar Middle School focuses on student development and academic growth with an ELA/reading proficiency rate of 80% and a math proficiency rate of 69%. The school is situated in a remote rural area, providing a close-knit community atmosphere. Despite being in a challenging setting, Telstar Middle School continues to support its students’ learning and overall well-being.

With an enrollment of 168 students, Telstar Middle School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.9:1, Telstar Middle School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Telstar Middle School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.