Oxford Hills Middle School

RSU 17/MSAD 17
100 Pine Street
Paris, ME 04271
480 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Oxford Hills Middle School, located at 100 Pine Street in Paris, Maine, serves as a primary educational hub for students in the Oxford Hills School District (RSU 17). The school is designed to provide a supportive transition between elementary and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of early adolescents. The facility is equipped to host a diverse range of learners, fostering an environment that encourages intellectual curiosity while emphasizing personal responsibility and community engagement.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Oxford Hills Middle School is known for offering a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and arts initiatives that help students explore their interests and develop well-rounded skills. By leveraging its position within the Paris community, the school works closely with families and local resources to ensure that students receive a comprehensive education. It remains dedicated to preparing its student body for future success at the secondary level through a structured yet nurturing approach to middle-grades instruction.
480
Total Students
43.6
Full-Time Teachers
11.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    442 (92.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    20 (4.2 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (2.5 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.4 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4 %)
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 17/MSAD 17
Phone: (207)743-5946
Website: http://www.msad17.org/o/oxford-hills-middle-school
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 480
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 43.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 255
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 7 249
Grade 8 231
Gender Ratio