Molly Ockett School

25 Molly Ockett Drive
Fryeburg, ME 04037

www.msad72.org/schools/the-molly-ockett-school

555 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The Molly Ockett School, located in Fryeburg, Maine, serves as a central educational hub for the local community, catering primarily to students in grades 5 through 8. As part of Maine School Administrative District 72 (MSAD 72), the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of middle-school-aged children. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for the transition to high school by emphasizing core subjects, critical thinking, and a variety of enrichment opportunities.

Beyond its academic offerings, the Molly Ockett School is deeply integrated into the cultural and physical landscape of the Mount Washington Valley. The school is named in honor of Molly Ockett, a notable figure in the history of the Pequawket tribe, reflecting the school's commitment to acknowledging regional heritage. The facility serves as a vital resource for the Fryeburg area, often acting as a focal point for community engagement, extracurricular activities, and school-sponsored events that encourage collaboration between students, faculty, and local families.

555

Total Students

51.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Molly Ockett School
Demographic	Student Count
White	518
Hispanic	22
Black	5
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

White
518 (93.3 %)
Hispanic
22 (4.0 %)
Two or More
9 (1.6 %)
Black
5 (0.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	RSU 72/MSAD 72
Phone:	(207)935-2401
Website:	http://www.msad72.org/schools/the-molly-ockett-school
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	555
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	274
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 73

Grade 6 78

Grade 7 93

Grade 8 103