Serving 290 students in grades 6-8, Houlton Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Houlton Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Houlton Junior High School's student population of 290 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
290 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Houlton Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Houlton Junior High School is 0.35, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#304 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
10%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
80%
86%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Houlton Junior High School's ranking?
Houlton Junior High School is ranked #304 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Houlton Junior High School?
290 students attend Houlton Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Houlton Junior High School students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Houlton Junior High School?
Houlton Junior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Houlton Junior High School offer ?
Houlton Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Houlton Junior High School part of?
Houlton Junior High School is part of RSU 29/MSAD 29 School District.
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