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James Bean School
2896 Middle Road
Sidney, ME 04330
Phone : 207-547-3395
James H. Bean (JHB) is a K-5 school serving students in the rural town of Sidney, Maine. Sidney is one of Maine's fastest-growing towns with a population increase of 30% in the last ten years. The town's growth is the result of its proximity to two major commerce centers, Waterville, five miles to the north, and Augusta, the State’s capital, four miles to the south. Additional appeal is due to an Interstate 95 interchange providing primary access to the town. The town of Sidney is located in central Maine in Kennebec County. Bounded on the east by the Kennebec River and the west by Messalonskee Lake, it covers more than 42 square miles. The town has no defined commercial or settlement areas and 15 percent seasonal housing. The property mill rate is $14.55 at 80% market value. The median annual income is $42,000 with a county unemployment rate of 4.7%.