Searsport District Middle School

RSU 20
26 Mortland Road
Searsport, ME 04974
101 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Searsport District Middle School, located at 26 Mortland Road in Searsport, Maine, serves as a vital educational hub for students in the local community, typically covering grades 6 through 8. As part of Regional School Unit 71, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous demands of high school. The curriculum is designed to meet state academic standards while encouraging students to develop critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a sense of social responsibility.

Beyond the classroom, Searsport District Middle School emphasizes the importance of holistic development, offering various extracurricular activities, athletics, and programs intended to help students explore their personal interests. The school maintains a strong commitment to community values, often prioritizing small class sizes and personalized attention to ensure that every student feels connected to their peers and teachers. By balancing academic achievement with character building, the school strives to prepare its students for future success in high school and beyond.
101
Total Students
9.7
Full-Time Teachers
10.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
83.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    96 (95.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (2.0 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (2.0 %)
  • Black
    1 (1.0 %)
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 20
Phone: (207)548-2313
Website: http://www.rsu20.org/sdmhs
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 101
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 76
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* 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 31
Grade 7 39
Grade 8 31
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Troy A Howard Middle School
RSU 71
340 Students
173 Lincolnville Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915 (6.1 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th