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RSU 29/MSAD 29 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,258 students in RSU 29/MSAD 29 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 29/MSAD 29 School District have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
4 Schools
596 Schools
# Students
1,258 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
85 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
RSU 29/MSAD 29 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 191 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#113 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
37%
Graduation Rate
82%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.26
# American Indian Students
133 Students
1,264 Students
% American Indian Students
11%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
2,182 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
5,863 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
7 Students
8,328 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
1,040 Students
143,337 Students
% White Students
83%
86%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
154 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
46 Students
6,344 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
52
6,300
# Students in K Grade:
79
11,591
# Students in 1st Grade:
69
11,941
# Students in 2nd Grade:
88
12,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
81
11,987
# Students in 4th Grade:
108
12,501
# Students in 5th Grade:
104
12,500
# Students in 6th Grade:
97
12,284
# Students in 7th Grade:
89
12,587
# Students in 8th Grade:
104
12,758
# Students in 9th Grade:
118
12,450
# Students in 10th Grade:
91
12,696
# Students in 11th Grade:
78
12,731
# Students in 12th Grade:
100
12,478
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,754 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,600. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,987 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,754
$21,600
Spending / Student
$15,987
$21,191
Best RSU 29/MSAD 29 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Houlton High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7 Bird Street
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-6551
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-6551
Grades: 9-12
| 387 students
Rank: #22.
Houlton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
60 South Street
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-2285
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-2285
Grades: PK-2
| 288 students
Rank: #33.
Houlton Southside School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
65 South Street
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-6027
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-6027
Grades: 3-5
| 293 students
Rank: #44.
Houlton Junior High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7 Bird Street
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-6551
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-6551
Grades: 6-8
| 290 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 29/MSAD 29 School District?
RSU 29/MSAD 29 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,258 students.
What is the rank of RSU 29/MSAD 29 School District?
RSU 29/MSAD 29 School District is ranked #98 out of 191 school districts in Maine (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maine school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 29/MSAD 29 School District?
83% of RSU 29/MSAD 29 School District students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 29/MSAD 29 School District?
RSU 29/MSAD 29 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 29/MSAD 29 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,987 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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