Troy A Howard Middle School

RSU 71
173 Lincolnville Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
340 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Troy A. Howard Middle School, located in Belfast, Maine, serves as a central hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within Regional School Unit 71. Situated on Lincolnville Avenue, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development necessary for the middle school transition. The faculty emphasizes a student-centered approach, aiming to prepare adolescents for the challenges of high school while encouraging them to explore their personal interests and community responsibilities.

Beyond the classroom, the school is deeply integrated into the coastal Belfast community, often leveraging its location to provide unique learning opportunities. Troy A. Howard offers a range of extracurricular activities, athletics, and enrichment programs designed to build school spirit and student engagement. By focusing on collaborative learning and supportive mentorship, the school strives to create a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere that helps young learners navigate their identity and academic growth during their formative middle years.
340
Total Students
32.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    306 (90.0 %)
  • Two or More
    15 (4.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (2.4 %)
  • Asian
    5 (1.5 %)
  • Black
    4 (1.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: RSU 71
Phone: (207)338-3320
Website: http://thms.rsu71.org/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 340
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 186
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* 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
Grade 6 116
Grade 7 114
Grade 8 110
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Searsport District Middle School
RSU 20
101 Students
26 Mortland Road
Searsport, ME 04974 (6.1 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th