Top Rankings
RSU 29/MSAD 29 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,214 students in RSU 29/MSAD 29 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 29/MSAD 29 School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
4 Schools
593 Schools
# Students
1,214 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
81 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
RSU 29/MSAD 29 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#111 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
37%
Graduation Rate
87%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)31.4%
28.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.28
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% American Indian
11%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 29-year historical data
% Asian
1%
1%
Showing 1996–2022. View full 28-year historical data
% Hispanic
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 23-year historical data
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% White
82%
85%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,764 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,146. The school district revenue/student has declined by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,675 is less than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$3,685 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$20 MM
$3,663 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$11,764
$22,146
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$16,675
$22,012
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best RSU 29/MSAD 29 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Houlton Southside School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
65 South Street
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-6027
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-6027
Gr: 3-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Houlton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
60 South Street
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-2285
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-2285
Gr: PK-2 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Houlton Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7 Bird Street
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-6551
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-6551
Gr: 7-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Houlton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7 Bird Street
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-6551
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-6551
Gr: 9-12 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 29/MSAD 29 School District?
RSU 29/MSAD 29 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,214 students.
What is the rank of RSU 29/MSAD 29 School District?
RSU 29/MSAD 29 School District is ranked #113 out of 182 school districts in Maine (bottom 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 29/MSAD 29 School District?
82% of RSU 29/MSAD 29 School District students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 29/MSAD 29 School District?
RSU 29/MSAD 29 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 29/MSAD 29 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,675 is less than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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