TELSTAR MIDDLE SCHOOL

Telstar Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the RSU 44/MSAD 44 school district, located in Bethel, ME with about 178 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th 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 17 teachers, Telstar Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

Telstar Middle School, located in Bethel, Maine, serves as a key educational institution within the Maine School Administrative District 44 (MSAD 44). The school is situated in a rural, mountainous region known for its strong sense of community and proximity to outdoor recreational areas like Sunday River. The school is committed to providing a supportive environment that emphasizes academic growth, personal responsibility, and the social-emotional development of students transitioning from childhood to their teenage years.

The curriculum at Telstar Middle School is designed to foster both core academic proficiency and student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities. By focusing on the unique needs of middle-school-aged youth, the school aims to prepare students for the academic rigor of high school while encouraging them to be active, curious members of the Bethel community. The facility benefits from the collaborative spirit of the district, which prioritizes small-town values while utilizing modern educational practices to help students succeed.

For more information, contact Telstar Middle School at (207) 824-2136 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.