Mt Blue Middle School

RSU 09
269 Middle St
Farmington, ME 04938
488 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Mt. Blue Middle School, located in Farmington, Maine, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Regional School Unit 9 (RSU 9) district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous academic demands of high school. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to address the unique social, emotional, and academic developmental needs of middle-level students, encouraging them to become active and responsible members of their community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Mt. Blue Middle School places a strong emphasis on student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and exploratory programs. The school prides itself on its connection to the surrounding Farmington area, utilizing local resources to enhance the educational experience. With a commitment to academic excellence and personal growth, the faculty and staff work collaboratively to ensure that every student has the tools and guidance necessary to succeed as they transition toward secondary education.
488
Total Students
39.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    467 (95.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    10 (2.0 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (1.6 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.2 %)
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 09
Phone: (207)778-3511
Website: http://www.mtbluersd.org/ms
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 488
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 206
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
Grade 6 168
Grade 7 151
Grade 8 169
Gender Ratio