- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bethel, ME
Telstar Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Telstar Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 231167001010
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Telstar Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Maine schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Bethel · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.1:1
- small classes for Maine
- 43.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Telstar Middle School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Telstar Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bethel, ME.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Telstar Middle School held near 168 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.2 → 17.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 231167001010 · Bethel, ME Middle · SMALL · TRAD
155 enr · 9.1:1 · 43.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Crescent Park School (263 students)
Telstar Middle School held near 168 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.2 → 17.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Telstar Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crescent Park
Crescent Park School
263 students
- Telstar High S
Telstar High School
179 students
- This school
Telstar Middle School
155 students
- Woodstock Scho 67
Woodstock School
67 students
What this shows Telstar Middle School reports 155 students on the CCD universe file.
How Telstar Middle School compares
Telstar Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.0% | ▲ 26% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 155 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
155
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 20% in Maine - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
54.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,446
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.8%
Two or More 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, Telstar Middle School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rsu 44/Msad 44 reports $18,446 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Telstar Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Park School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Telstar High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodstock School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Telstar Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 67
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~155 students)
Frequently asked questions about Telstar Middle School
How many students attend Telstar Middle School?
Telstar Middle School has 155 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bethel, ME. CCD year-over-year: 172 (2022-23) → 168 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Telstar Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Telstar Middle School is 9.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 42% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Telstar Middle School?
43.0% of students at Telstar Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Telstar Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Telstar Middle School is White at 94.8% of enrollment, in Bethel, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Telstar Middle School?
Telstar Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Telstar Middle School rank among public schools in Bethel?
By Resource Investment Index, Telstar Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bethel, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rsu 44/Msad 44?
Besides Telstar Middle School, Rsu 44/Msad 44 also operates Crescent Park School (263 students), Telstar High School (179 students), and Woodstock School (67 students). See the Rsu 44/Msad 44 district page for the complete list.