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Houlton Southside School

65 South Street
Houlton, ME 04730
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
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%
  • : Bottom 50% in ME
  • : 81% (Btm 50%)
  • : 85% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Houlton Southside School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">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
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">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.
This School
State Level (ME)
#302 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Houlton Southside School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
81%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Houlton Southside 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%
84%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Houlton Southside 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.
20-24%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Houlton Southside School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
11%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Houlton Southside School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Houlton Southside School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Houlton Southside School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Houlton Southside School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
82%
87%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Houlton Southside School and the percentage of White public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Houlton Southside School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Houlton Southside School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maine.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Houlton Southside 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
57%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Houlton Southside School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Houlton Southside 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 Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 317 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 81% (Btm 50%)
  • : 85% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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