Hichborn Middle School

23 Cross Street
Howland, ME 04448
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 91 students in grades 6-8, Hichborn Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 91 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 50% in ME
  • : 80-84% (Top 50%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hichborn Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

School Overview

Hichborn Middle School's student population of 91 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
91 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

Hichborn Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hichborn Middle School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ME)
#201 out of 512 schools
(Top 50%)
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80-84%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hichborn Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
84%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hichborn Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
1%
3%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
95%
87%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of Hichborn Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hichborn Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hichborn Middle School's ranking?
Hichborn Middle School is ranked #201 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Hichborn Middle School?
91 students attend Hichborn Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Hichborn Middle School students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hichborn Middle School?
Hichborn Middle School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hichborn Middle School offer ?
Hichborn Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hichborn Middle School part of?
Hichborn Middle School is part of RSU 31/MSAD 31 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 91 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 80-84% (Top 50%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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