Holbrook School

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Holbrook School ranks 20 th of 96 Maine middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Holbrook School is a public middle school located in Holden, Maine, serving grades 5-8 with a student population of 199. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 63/Maine School Administrative District 63, which is ranked 29 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Holbrook School consistently ranks in the top 20-36 middle schools in Maine, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in most years. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally higher than the state and district averages, indicating strong academic achievement. For example, in 2022-2023, Holbrook School had 69.68% proficiency in ELA, compared to 64.63% statewide, and 51.87% proficiency in Math, compared to 48.68% statewide. Holbrook School also has a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.5 to 11.2 students per teacher over the past three school years, suggesting a more personalized learning environment.

While Holbrook School has a predominantly white student population, with over 92% of students identifying as white, it generally outperforms many of the nearby middle schools in academic metrics. For instance, Reeds Brook Middle School, which is ranked 5th in the state, has significantly higher proficiency rates in ELA, Math, and Science compared to Holbrook School. However, some nearby schools, such as Orono Middle School and William S. Cohen School, also demonstrate strong academic performance, suggesting a competitive educational landscape in the region.

Detail:

Public 5-8

202 Kidder Hill Road
Holden, ME 04429

(207) 843-7769

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

SchoolDigger Rank:
20^th of 96 Maine Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,190

Feeder schools for Holbrook School:

Elementary:	Eddington School
	Holden School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.5

Number of students: 199

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.5%

Two or more races:

2.5%

African American:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Holbrook School ranks better than 79.2% of middle schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.35. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.5%), two or more races (2.5%), African American (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 23.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Holbrook School is 10.5. (See more...)

Compare Holbrook School employs 18.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Holbrook School is $18,190.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Holbrook School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Holbrook School 20^th of 96 Maine public middle schools. (See Holbrook School in the ranking list.)

Regional School Unit 63/Maine School Admin District 63:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 63/Maine School Admin District 63 29^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Holbrook School

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Rank History for all students at Holbrook School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile
2006	66.52	10^th	51	80.4%
2007	60.99	14^th	51	72.5%
2008	69.51	13^th	50	74.0%
2009	70.31	13^th	56	76.8%
2010	54.25	24^th	60	60.0%
2011	42.79	30^th	58	48.3%
2012	44.56	46^th	86	46.5%
2013	54.52	31^st	87	64.4%
2015	68.49	26^th	97	73.2%
2016	74.20	18^th	85	78.8%
2017	62.43	23^rd	87	73.6%
2018	57.05	30^th	85	64.7%
2019	58.09	26^th	86	69.8%
2021	62.70	36^th	92	60.9%
2022	66.34	28^th	93	69.9%
2023	65.35	20^th	96	79.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Holbrook School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	45.40	43^rd	78	44.9%
2021	60.16	44^th	83	47.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Holbrook School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	66.02	17^th	78	78.2%
2021	64.91	28^th	83	66.3%

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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Holbrook School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	291	291
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	317	317
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	318	318
1994	306	0	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	309
1995	326	0	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	329
1996	326	0	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	329
1997	316	0	5	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	322
1998	338	3	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	345
1999	322	0	4	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	328
2000	336	0	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	341
2001	348	0	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	353
2002	300	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	302
2003	300	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	302
2004	285	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	289
2005	276	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	279
2006	275	4	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	282
2007	276	8	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	288
2008	264	5	0	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	274
2009	269	5	1	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	281
2010	277	5	1	4	5	n/a	n/a	0	292
2011	278	0	0	3	0	0	11	0	292
2012	263	3	1	3	6	0	0	0	276
2013	256	1	0	3	4	0	1	0	265
2014	248	0	1	2	4	0	2	0	257
2015	250	0	1	1	2	0	4	0	258
2016	261	0	1	2	2	0	4	0	270
2017	243	1	1	1	2	0	4	0	252
2018	244	1	0	6	0	0	3	0	254
2019	234	1	0	5	0	0	0	0	240
2020	205	2	1	4	0	0	0	0	212
2021	198	4	1	5	0	0	4	0	212
2022	189	4	2	2	0	0	4	0	201
2023	184	4	2	3	1	0	5	0	199

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Holbrook School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	291	18.0	16.1	n/a
1992	317	19.4	16.3	n/a
1993	318	19.2	16.6	17.6
1994	309	19.5	15.8	18.8
1995	329	22.0	15.0	16.7
1996	329	22.0	15.0	16.7
1997	322	21.0	15.3	8.7
1998	345	23.0	15.0	20.6
1999	328	26.0	12.6	28.7
2000	341	24.0	14.2	25.2
2001	353	24.0	14.7	26.1
2002	302	25.0	12.1	30.8
2003	302	25.0	12.1	30.8
2004	289	24.0	12.0	30.4
2005	279	25.0	11.2	21.5
2006	282	27.0	10.4	23.8
2007	288	24.9	11.6	21.2
2008	274	35.8	7.7	23.7
2009	281	25.0	10.8	23.8
2010	292	23.4	12.4	32.5
2011	292	25.5	11.4	35.3
2012	276	23.0	12.0	4.3
2013	265	23.0	11.5	33.6
2014	257	25.0	10.2	28.8
2015	258	23.0	11.2	34.9
2016	270	22.0	12.2	36.3
2017	252	21.0	12.0	32.5
2018	254	22.1	11.4	40.2
2019	240	19.9	12.0	38.3
2020	212	20.9	10.1	35.4
2021	212	19.9	10.6	30.7
2022	201	17.9	11.2	27.9
2023	199	18.9	10.5	23.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Holbrook School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	291	18.0	16.1	n/a
1992	317	19.4	16.3	n/a
1993	318	19.2	16.6	17.6
1994	309	19.5	15.8	18.8
1995	329	22.0	15.0	16.7
1996	329	22.0	15.0	16.7
1997	322	21.0	15.3	8.7
1998	345	23.0	15.0	20.6
1999	328	26.0	12.6	28.7
2000	341	24.0	14.2	25.2
2001	353	24.0	14.7	26.1
2002	302	25.0	12.1	30.8
2003	302	25.0	12.1	30.8
2004	289	24.0	12.0	30.4
2005	279	25.0	11.2	21.5
2006	282	27.0	10.4	23.8
2007	288	24.9	11.6	21.2
2008	274	35.8	7.7	23.7
2009	281	25.0	10.8	23.8
2010	292	23.4	12.4	32.5
2011	292	25.5	11.4	35.3
2012	276	23.0	12.0	4.3
2013	265	23.0	11.5	33.6
2014	257	25.0	10.2	28.8
2015	258	23.0	11.2	34.9
2016	270	22.0	12.2	36.3
2017	252	21.0	12.0	32.5
2018	254	22.1	11.4	40.2
2019	240	19.9	12.0	38.3
2020	212	20.9	10.1	35.4
2021	212	19.9	10.6	30.7
2022	201	17.9	11.2	27.9
2023	199	18.9	10.5	23.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Holbrook School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$13,253
2019	$14,536
2020	$16,916
2021	$18,990
2022	$18,881
2023	$18,190

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Holbrook School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 26^th of 86 Middle schools	Ranks 20^th of 96 Middle schools	9.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Holbrook School)	56.7	88.7	32%
All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 63/Maine School Admin District 63)	59.2	87.3	28.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Holbrook School)	39.1	84.5	45.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 63/Maine School Admin District 63)	44.8	86.4	41.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Maine)	35.7	81.3	45.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	240	199	17.1%
African American	1	4	300%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	5	3	40%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	234	184	21.4%
Two or More Races	0	5
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.3%	23.1%	15.2%

Schools Near Holbrook School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MEA English Language Arts (2023)	MEA Mathematics (2023)	MEA Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Holbrook School	Public	5-8	202 Kidder Hill Road	Holden	04429	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 63/Maine School Admin District 63	No	No	No	No	(207) 843-7769	199	19	10.5	23.1%	184 (92.5%)	4 (2.0%)	3 (1.5%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	65.3	20^th of 96 public middle schools	79.2%		66.3	28^th of 93 public middle schools	69.9%	8	69.7	51.9	45.3	$18,190
William S. Cohen School	Public	6-8	304 Garland Street	Bangor	04401	Penobscot County	Bangor Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 941-6230	364	30	12.0	29.9%	305 (83.8%)	12 (3.3%)	18 (4.9%)	10 (2.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.9%)	88.2	9^th of 96 public middle schools	90.6%		85.8	9^th of 93 public middle schools	90.3%		76.5	65.1	69.7	$16,856
James F. Doughty School	Public	6-8	143 Fifth Street	Bangor	04401	Penobscot County	Bangor Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 941-6220	364	31	11.8	63.7%	287 (78.8%)	7 (1.9%)	19 (5.2%)	4 (1.1%)	11 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (9.9%)	50.5	40^th of 96 public middle schools	58.3%		35.9	68^th of 93 public middle schools	26.9%	28	68.0	40.5	46.7	$17,607
Orono Middle School	Public	6-8	10 Goodridge Drive	Orono	04473	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 26	No	No	No	No	(207) 866-2350	154	15	10.5	27.3%	136 (88.3%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.9%)	4 (2.6%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.2%)	88.2	10^th of 96 public middle schools	89.6%		78.3	16^th of 93 public middle schools	82.8%	6	88.2	59.0	79.6	$20,126
Reeds Brook Middle School	Public	6-8	28A Main Road South	Hampden	04444	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 22	No	No	No	No	(207) 862-3540	345	24	14.6	24.1%	316 (91.6%)	2 (0.6%)	4 (1.2%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	16 (4.6%)	94.4	5^th of 96 public middle schools	94.8%		90.8	6^th of 93 public middle schools	93.5%	1	85.0	68.7	71.2	$14,947
Leonard Middle School	Public	6-8	156 Oak Street	Old Town	04468	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 34	No	No	No	No	(207) 827-3900	306	27	11.2	48.7%	268 (87.6%)	4 (1.3%)	10 (3.3%)	5 (1.6%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.9%)	29.4	74^th of 96 public middle schools	22.9%		36.1	67^th of 93 public middle schools	28.0%	7	54.9	40.2	40.0	$17,643
Bucksport Middle School	Public	5-8	100 Miles Lane	Bucksport	04416	Hancock County	Regional School Unit 25	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 469-6647	282	28	10.1	45.0%	260 (92.2%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (1.8%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.6%)	38.7	62^nd of 96 public middle schools	35.4%		37.7	64^th of 93 public middle schools	31.2%	2	65.9	37.3	31.6	$18,669
Samuel L Wagner Middle School	Public	5-8	19 Williams Way	Winterport	04496	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 22	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 223-4309	213	17	12.5	47.4%	199 (93.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.3%)	51.9	36^th of 96 public middle schools	62.5%		47.4	55^th of 93 public middle schools	40.9%	19	67.3	47.2	35.0	$16,704
Hermon Middle School	Public	5-8	29 Billings Road	Hermon	04401	Penobscot County	Hermon Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 848-4070	329	25	13.2	24.3%	302 (91.8%)	3 (0.9%)	8 (2.4%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.3%)	55.9	31^st of 96 public middle schools	67.7%		38.6	63^rd of 93 public middle schools	32.3%	32	67.9	47.6	40.5	$13,714

Frequently Asked Questions about Holbrook School

How many students attend Holbrook School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 199 students attended Holbrook School.

What district is Holbrook School in?

Regional School Unit 63/Maine School Admin District 63

What is the racial makeup of Holbrook School?

Students at Holbrook School are 92% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Is Holbrook School a good school?

Holbrook School ranks 20^th of 96 Maine middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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