Serving 317 students in grades 3-5, Houlton Southside 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 81% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Houlton Southside School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Houlton Southside School's student population of 317 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
317 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Houlton Southside 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 Southside School is 0.32, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#302 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
11%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
82%
87%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Houlton Southside School's ranking?
Houlton Southside School is ranked #302 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?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Houlton Southside School?
317 students attend Houlton Southside School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Houlton Southside School students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Houlton Southside School?
Houlton Southside School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Houlton Southside School offer ?
Houlton Southside School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Houlton Southside School part of?
Houlton Southside School is part of RSU 29/MSAD 29 School District.
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