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Regional School Unit 70/Maine School Administrative District 70 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 502 students in Regional School Unit 70/Maine School Administrative District 70. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in Regional School Unit 70/Maine School Administrative District 70 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
2 Schools
596 Schools
# Students
502 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Regional School Unit 70/Maine School Administrative District 70, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 182 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#36 out of 189 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Graduation Rate
85%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.26
% American Indian
4%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
3%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
88%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,594 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,600. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,914 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,594
$21,600
Spending / Student
$17,914
$21,191
Best Regional School Unit 70/Maine School Administrative District 70 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mill Pond School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
175 Hodgdon Mills Road
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-9228
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-9228
Gr: PK-6 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Hodgdon Middle/high School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
174 Hodgdon Mills Road
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-2413
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-2413
Gr: 7-12 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Regional School Unit 70/Maine School Administrative District 70?
Regional School Unit 70/Maine School Administrative District 70 manages 2 public schools serving 502 students.
What is the rank of Regional School Unit 70/Maine School Administrative District 70?
Regional School Unit 70/Maine School Administrative District 70 is ranked #39 out of 182 school districts in Maine (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maine school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Regional School Unit 70/Maine School Administrative District 70?
88% of Regional School Unit 70/Maine School Administrative District 70 students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Regional School Unit 70/Maine School Administrative District 70?
Regional School Unit 70/Maine School Administrative District 70 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Regional School Unit 70/Maine School Administrative District 70's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,914 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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