Serving 141 students in grades 2-4, Holden School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than 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 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 2-4
Enrollment: 141 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in ME
Math Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Holden School ranks within the top 20% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Holden School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Holden School is ranked #83 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% 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 Holden School?
141 students attend Holden School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Holden School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holden School?
Holden School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 2-4
Enrollment: 141 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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