Mt Ararat Middle School
533 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Mt. Ararat Middle School, located in Topsham, Maine, serves as a central hub for the Maine School Administrative District (MSAD) 75. The school is widely recognized for its commitment to student-centered learning and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive community for students in grades 6 through 8. Housed in a modern facility that emphasizes sustainable design and flexible learning spaces, the school aims to bridge the gap between elementary education and the complexities of high school by prioritizing both academic rigor and social-emotional development.
Beyond the classroom, Mt. Ararat Middle School is known for its robust extracurricular offerings, including a diverse range of athletic teams, arts programs, and enrichment clubs that cater to the varying interests of the middle-school population. The faculty places a high value on collaboration and project-based learning, encouraging students to engage actively with their local environment and community. By maintaining strong partnerships with families and the surrounding Topsham area, the school strives to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens prepared for the challenges of secondary education.
Beyond the classroom, Mt. Ararat Middle School is known for its robust extracurricular offerings, including a diverse range of athletic teams, arts programs, and enrichment clubs that cater to the varying interests of the middle-school population. The faculty places a high value on collaboration and project-based learning, encouraging students to engage actively with their local environment and community. By maintaining strong partnerships with families and the surrounding Topsham area, the school strives to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens prepared for the challenges of secondary education.
533
Total Students
48.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
32.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 496 |
| Hispanic | 12 |
| Black | 6 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More | 13 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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White496 (93.1%)
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Two or More13 (2.4%)
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Hispanic12 (2.3%)
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Black6 (1.1%)
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Asian4 (0.8%)
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American Indian2 (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 75/MSAD 75 |
| Phone: | (207)729-2950 |
| Website: | http://mams.link75.org/ |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 533 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 48.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Provision 2 |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 161 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 10 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
179
Grade 7
173
Grade 8
181
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 179 |
| Grade 7 | 173 |
| Grade 8 | 181 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 278 | 52.2% |
| Male | 255 | 47.8% |
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