MILL POND SCHOOL

Mill Pond School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the RSU 70/MSAD 70 school district, located in Hodgdon, ME with about 261 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, Mill Pond School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Mill Pond School is a public elementary school located in the rural town of Hodgdon, Maine, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of Regional School Unit 70 (RSU 70), the school plays a central role in the local community, emphasizing a foundational education in a small-town environment. The school is known for its focus on providing a supportive atmosphere where students can develop core academic skills in reading, mathematics, and science, alongside personal and social growth.

The school benefits from its location in a tight-knit community, which fosters close partnerships between faculty, parents, and local residents. By maintaining smaller class sizes, Mill Pond School aims to provide individualized attention to its students, helping them transition successfully into the middle and high school years within the RSU 70 district. The school’s curriculum and extracurricular offerings are designed to encourage civic responsibility, curiosity, and academic excellence within the unique context of Aroostook County.

For more information, contact Mill Pond School at (207) 532-9228 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.