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Holden School

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Holden School ranks 76 th of 289 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 2-4

76^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 289 Maine Elementary Schools

Better than 74% of Maine elementary schools

Summary

Holden School is an elementary school located in Holden, Maine, serving grades 2-4 with a total enrollment of 141 students. It is part of the Regional School Unit 63/Maine School Admin District 63, which is ranked 34 out of 176 districts in Maine and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Holden School consistently performs well on the Maine Educational Assessment (MEA) exams, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the state and district averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 69.57% of Holden School students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 63.84% statewide and 73.46% in the district. Additionally, Holden School has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 29.37% to 37.3% over the past few years, and a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.2 to 10.3 over the past few years, indicating a favorable learning environment with more individualized attention for students. However, the school has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.3% in 2020-2021 to 25.5% in 2022-2023, which is an area the school may need to address.

When compared to nearby schools, Holden School generally outperforms the Eddington School, which is also part of the same district, in terms of academic performance and student-teacher ratio. However, Eddington School has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a more affluent student population. Compared to the Bangor-area schools, such as Vine Street School and Fourteenth Street School, Holden School performs better academically, with higher proficiency rates in both ELA and Mathematics, but the Bangor-area schools have a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a more diverse student population.

149

Students ?

10.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,779

Per pupil spending ?

40.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

590 Main Road
Holden, ME 04429

(207) 843-7828

District: Regional School Unit 63/Maine School Admin District 63

Students who attend Holden School usually attend:

Middle:

Holbrook School

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.9%

Two or more races:

4.0%

Hispanic:

3.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 75th percentile in 2015 → 74th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maine average (67% vs 57% meeting standards)

✓Above the Maine median (74th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school67%

District avg65%

Maine avg57%

76^th of 289

Maine public elementary schools ?

Top 26%▼ down 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

34^th of 176Regional School Unit 63/Maine School Admin District 63 among Maine districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	74.6	76 of 289	73.7%	★★★★☆
2024	86.2	39 of 288	86.5%	★★★★☆
2023	86.3	38 of 290	86.9%	★★★★☆
2022	79.9	34 of 210	83.8%	★★★★☆
2021	50.4	111 of 228	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	90.7	13 of 258	95.0%	★★★★★
2018	77.9	32 of 254	87.4%	★★★★☆
2017	83.2	21 of 256	91.8%	★★★★★
2016	66.4	69 of 255	72.9%	★★★★☆
2015	77.2	72 of 284	74.6%	★★★★☆
2013	65.4	66 of 261	74.7%	★★★★☆
2012	89.2	6 of 258	97.7%	★★★★★
2011	84.2	15 of 186	91.9%	★★★★★
2010	92.4	3 of 193	98.4%	★★★★★
2009	55.2	84 of 209	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	75.4	29 of 195	85.1%	★★★★☆
2007	85.9	9 of 198	95.5%	★★★★★
2006	73.9	30 of 192	84.4%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	77.2	56 of 251	77.7%	★★★★☆
2021	25.7	61 of 90	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	91.3	7 of 153	95.4%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	90.9	25 of 248	89.9%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	75.5	76 of 251	69.7%	★★★★☆
2021	48.1	50 of 90	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	85.9	14 of 153	90.8%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	80.0	41 of 192	78.6%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	58.1	64 of 150	57.3%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)90th percentile+16 vs school

Special Education (2025)79th percentile+5 vs school

Female (2025)78th percentile+4 vs school

Male (2025)70th percentile-4 vs school

White (2025)57th percentile-16 vs school

By subject vs Maine (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts70%+6 vs state

Mathematics65%+15 vs state

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Schools Near Holden School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MEA English Language Arts (2025)	MEA Mathematics (2025)	MEA Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Holden School	Public	2-4	590 Main Road	Holden	04429	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 63/Maine School Admin District 63	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 843-7828	149	14	10.8	40.9%	137 (91.9%)	1 (0.7%)	5 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.0%)	74.6	76^th of 289 public elementary schools	73.7%		86.2	39^th of 288 public elementary schools	86.5%	37	69.6	64.5		$22,779
Dedham School	Public	PK, KG-8	2065 Main Road	Dedham	04429	Hancock County	Dedham Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 843-6498	167	15	10.9	24.0%	155 (92.8%)	9 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	80.6	55^th of 289 public elementary schools	81.0%		80.3	54^th of 288 public elementary schools	81.3%	1	81.8	58.2	50.0	$24,666
Eddington School	Public	PK, KG-1	440 Main Road	Eddington	04428	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 63/Maine School Admin District 63	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 843-6010	116	12	9.7	34.5%	110 (94.8%)	1 (0.9%)	3 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)								(n/a)				$20,043
Brewer Community School	Public	PK, KG-8	92 Pendleton Street	Brewer	04412	Penobscot County	Brewer Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 404-5700	800	70	11.3	45.1%	667 (83.4%)	19 (2.4%)	47 (5.9%)	3 (0.4%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (7.1%)	52.1	159^th of 289 public elementary schools	45.0%		65.9	108^th of 288 public elementary schools	62.5%	51	67.6	47.1	38.7	$21,233
Veazie Community School	Public	PK, KG-8	1040 School Street	Veazie	04401	Penobscot County	Veazie Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 947-6573	167	13	12.9	43.1%	142 (85.0%)	1 (0.6%)	12 (7.2%)	3 (1.8%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.8%)	90.4	27^th of 289 public elementary schools	90.7%		77.6	64^th of 288 public elementary schools	77.8%	37	77.1	75.0	56.0	$25,900
Abraham Lincoln School	Public	PK, KG-3	45 Forest Avenue	Bangor	04401	Penobscot County	Bangor Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 941-6280	184	17	11.1	58.7%	139 (75.5%)	19 (10.3%)	9 (4.9%)	13 (7.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	62.7	116^th of 289 public elementary schools	59.9%		92.8	17^th of 288 public elementary schools	94.1%	99	56.8	79.0		$23,439
Fruit Street School	Public	PK, KG-3	175 Fruit Street	Bangor	04401	Penobscot County	Bangor Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 941-6270	310	23	13.3	36.5%	255 (82.3%)	14 (4.5%)	18 (5.8%)	15 (4.8%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	96.2	8^th of 289 public elementary schools	97.2%		95.3	8^th of 288 public elementary schools	97.2%		81.3	89.3		$19,902
Vine Street School	Public	PK, KG-3	66 Vine Street	Bangor	04401	Penobscot County	Bangor Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 941-6300	190	19	10.2	63.7%	153 (80.5%)	11 (5.8%)	12 (6.3%)	7 (3.7%)	5 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	62.3	120^th of 289 public elementary schools	58.5%		78.5	58^th of 288 public elementary schools	79.9%	62	56.8	77.8		$26,015
Mary Snow School	Public	4-5	435 Broadway	Bangor	04401	Penobscot County	Bangor Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 941-6290	266	21	12.6	45.5%	205 (77.1%)	20 (7.5%)	24 (9.0%)	9 (3.4%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)								(n/a)	68.5	66.8	34.1	$21,155
Fairmount School	Public	4-5	58 Thirteenth Street	Bangor	04401	Penobscot County	Bangor Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 941-6260	259	24	10.8	61.8%	219 (84.6%)	14 (5.4%)	13 (5.0%)	6 (2.3%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)								(n/a)	61.7	56.6	28.8	$22,388

Frequently Asked Questions about Holden School

Is Holden School a good school?

Holden School ranks 76^th of 289 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Holden School in?

Regional School Unit 63/Maine School Admin District 63

What is the racial makeup of Holden School?

Students at Holden School are 92% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Holden School attend?

Students who attend Holden School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Holbrook School

How many students attend Holden School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 149 students attended Holden School.

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