Summary:
The city of Houlton, Maine is home to four schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Regional School Unit 29/Maine School Admin District 29. While the schools face some common challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates, a few standout performers emerge from the data.
Houlton Southside School, an elementary school, has consistently ranked in the top half of Maine elementary schools and boasts above-average test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, Houlton High School has had a more variable statewide ranking, but maintains a 3-star rating and a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 87.8%.
Across the district, the schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, which average 23.4% - significantly above the state average. Additionally, the schools generally perform below state averages in proficiency for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, though Houlton Junior High School and Houlton Southside School have higher ELA proficiency. The high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 59.39% to 73.1%, also indicate significant economic challenges facing the district.
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