Holden School

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Holden School ranks 38 th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Holden School is an elementary school located in Holden, Maine, serving grades 2-4 with a total enrollment of 126 students. It is part of the Regional School Unit 63/Maine School Admin District 63, which is ranked 29 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Holden School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in academic proficiency, with 78.05% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 69.1% for the district and 64.63% for the state, and 63.41% proficient or better in Mathematics compared to 52.82% for the district and 48.68% for the state. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 10.3%, lower than the 23.3% rate at Eddington School and the 20.4% rate at Vine Street School. Additionally, Holden School has a very favorable student-teacher ratio of 9.2, lower than most nearby schools.

While Holden School has a predominantly white student population (94.44%), it has a higher percentage of African American and multiracial students compared to some of the nearby schools in the Bangor area. The school's sustained excellence and ability to outperform nearby schools, despite having a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students (37.3% receive free or reduced-price lunch), make it a standout educational institution in the region.

Detail:

Public 2-4

590 Main Road
Holden, ME 04429

(207) 843-7828

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

SchoolDigger Rank:
38^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,187

Students who attend Holden School usually attend:

Middle:

Holbrook School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.3

Number of students: 141

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.6%

Two or more races:

3.5%

African American:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Holden School ranks better than 86.9% of elementary schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.26. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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 (93.6%), two or more races (3.5%), African American (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Holden School is 10.3. (See more...)

Compare Holden School employs 13.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Holden School is $22,187.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

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 Holden School

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Rank History for all students at Holden School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2006	73.87	30^th	192	84.4%
2007	85.89	9^th	198	95.5%
2008	75.39	29^th	195	85.1%
2009	55.21	84^th	209	59.8%
2010	92.39	3^rd	193	98.4%
2011	84.16	15^th	186	91.9%
2012	89.25	6^th	258	97.7%
2013	65.38	66^th	261	74.7%
2015	77.22	72^nd	284	74.6%
2016	66.40	69^th	255	72.9%
2017	83.17	21^st	256	91.8%
2018	77.93	32^nd	254	87.4%
2019	90.72	13^th	258	95.0%
2021	50.39	111^th	228	51.3%
2022	79.92	34^th	210	83.8%
2023	86.26	38^th	290	86.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Holden School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	91.30	7^th	153	95.4%
2021	25.73	61^st	90	32.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Holden School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	85.92	14^th	153	90.8%
2021	48.09	50^th	90	44.4%

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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 Holden 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	218	218
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	216	216
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	231	231
1994	240	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	-7	236
1995	203	0	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	207
1996	203	0	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	207
1997	197	0	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	204
1998	179	0	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	183
1999	165	1	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	170
2000	167	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	169
2001	174	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	-12	165
2002	141	3	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	146
2003	141	3	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	146
2004	155	2	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	160
2005	149	1	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	155
2006	144	1	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	149
2007	158	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	162
2008	145	1	2	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	153
2009	163	1	1	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	169
2010	157	2	0	0	5	n/a	n/a	0	164
2011	157	0	0	0	0	0	5	0	162
2012	162	0	1	0	2	0	4	0	169
2013	160	0	2	0	2	0	5	0	169
2014	162	0	1	4	0	0	4	0	171
2015	141	0	0	8	0	0	1	0	150
2016	153	1	0	4	0	0	0	0	158
2017	148	0	1	4	0	0	1	0	154
2018	149	2	1	1	0	0	3	0	156
2019	136	2	1	0	1	0	2	0	142
2020	134	1	0	1	0	0	3	0	139
2021	121	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	124
2022	120	3	0	0	0	0	3	0	126
2023	119	2	0	1	0	0	4	0	126
2024	132	2	0	2	0	0	5	0	141

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 Holden School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	218	12.0	18.1	n/a
1992	216	13.7	15.7	n/a
1993	231	13.7	16.9	8.7
1994	236	13.0	18.2	16
1995	207	12.8	16.2	16.9
1996	207	12.8	16.2	16.9
1997	204	13.0	15.7	21.1
1998	183	13.0	14.1	19.7
1999	170	13.0	13.1	25.3
2000	169	13.4	12.6	20.1
2001	165	12.5	14.2	14.7
2002	146	12.0	12.2	17.1
2003	146	12.0	12.2	17.1
2004	160	12.0	13.3	19.4
2005	155	12.0	12.9	14.8
2006	149	12.0	12.4	21.5
2007	162	14.4	11.3	14.8
2008	153	19.1	8.0	13.1
2009	169	13.5	11.7	21.9
2010	164	13.2	12.4	19.5
2011	162	14.5	11.1	20.4
2012	169	14.5	11.6	4.7
2013	169	14.7	11.4	23.1
2014	171	15.3	11.1	28.1
2015	150	15.0	10.0	61.3
2016	158	14.0	11.2	33.5
2017	154	13.5	11.4	24.7
2018	156	13.5	11.5	39.7
2019	142	13.6	10.4	28.9
2020	139	13.3	10.4	26.6
2021	124	13.6	9.1	27.4
2022	126	12.6	10.0	29.4
2023	126	13.6	9.2	37.3
2024	141	13.6	10.3	29.8

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 Holden School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	218	12.0	18.1	n/a
1992	216	13.7	15.7	n/a
1993	231	13.7	16.9	8.7
1994	236	13.0	18.2	16
1995	207	12.8	16.2	16.9
1996	207	12.8	16.2	16.9
1997	204	13.0	15.7	21.1
1998	183	13.0	14.1	19.7
1999	170	13.0	13.1	25.3
2000	169	13.4	12.6	20.1
2001	165	12.5	14.2	14.7
2002	146	12.0	12.2	17.1
2003	146	12.0	12.2	17.1
2004	160	12.0	13.3	19.4
2005	155	12.0	12.9	14.8
2006	149	12.0	12.4	21.5
2007	162	14.4	11.3	14.8
2008	153	19.1	8.0	13.1
2009	169	13.5	11.7	21.9
2010	164	13.2	12.4	19.5
2011	162	14.5	11.1	20.4
2012	169	14.5	11.6	4.7
2013	169	14.7	11.4	23.1
2014	171	15.3	11.1	28.1
2015	150	15.0	10.0	61.3
2016	158	14.0	11.2	33.5
2017	154	13.5	11.4	24.7
2018	156	13.5	11.5	39.7
2019	142	13.6	10.4	28.9
2020	139	13.3	10.4	26.6
2021	124	13.6	9.1	27.4
2022	126	12.6	10.0	29.4
2023	126	13.6	9.2	37.3
2024	141	13.6	10.3	29.8

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 Holden School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$12,142
2019	$13,714
2020	$16,438
2021	$20,499
2022	$18,803
2023	$22,187

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Holden School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 13^th of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 38^th of 290 Elementary schools	8.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Holden School)	69.1	88.6	19.5%
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 (Holden School)	63.9	91	27.1%
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	142	126	11.3%
African American	2	2
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	0	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	136	119	12.5%
Two or More Races	2	4	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.9%	37.3%	8.4%

Schools Near Holden 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
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	141	14	10.3	29.8%	132 (93.6%)	2 (1.4%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.5%)	86.3	38^th of 290 public elementary schools	86.9%		79.9	34^th of 210 public elementary schools	83.8%	4	78.1	63.4		$22,187
Dedham School	Public	PK, KG-8	2065 Main Road	Dedham	04429	Penobscot County	Dedham Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 843-6498	147	15	9.6	11.6%	138 (93.9%)	4 (2.7%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	86.6	36^th of 290 public elementary schools	87.6%		95.8	3^rd of 210 public elementary schools	98.6%	33	83.7	66.3	38.7	$21,582
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	124	11	11.5	21.8%	116 (93.5%)	1 (0.8%)	3 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)								(n/a)				$17,907
Brewer Community School	Public	PK, KG-8	92 Pendleton Street	Brewer	04412	Penobscot County	Brewer Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 404-5700	860	72	11.8	39.7%	737 (85.7%)	16 (1.9%)	40 (4.7%)	8 (0.9%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (6.4%)	66.1	108^th of 290 public elementary schools	62.8%		59.9	81^st of 210 public elementary schools	61.4%	27	72.7	51.9	38.8	$17,353
Veazie Community School	Public	PK, KG-8	1040 School Street	Veazie	04401	Penobscot County	Veazie Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 947-6573	158	15	10.2	35.4%	135 (85.4%)	1 (0.6%)	10 (6.3%)	4 (2.5%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.8%)	70.2	89^th of 290 public elementary schools	69.3%					(n/a)	67.4	62.9	39.4	$24,982
Abraham Lincoln School	Public	PK, KG-3	45 Forest Avenue	Bangor	04401	Penobscot County	Bangor Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 941-6280	176	15	11.5	48.9%	130 (73.9%)	8 (4.5%)	9 (5.1%)	15 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (8.0%)	94.1	11^th of 290 public elementary schools	96.2%		36	138^th of 210 public elementary schools	34.3%	127	80.0	74.4		$20,283
Fruit Street School	Public	PK, KG-3	175 Fruit Street	Bangor	04401	Penobscot County	Bangor Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 941-6270	322	22	14.4	29.8%	249 (77.3%)	8 (2.5%)	20 (6.2%)	14 (4.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (9.3%)	93.2	15^th of 290 public elementary schools	94.8%		67.5	62^nd of 210 public elementary schools	70.5%	47	76.9	80.8		$15,303
Vine Street School	Public	PK, KG-3	66 Vine Street	Bangor	04401	Penobscot County	Bangor Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 941-6300	176	18	9.9	57.4%	142 (80.7%)	4 (2.3%)	10 (5.7%)	3 (1.7%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (9.1%)	78.7	65^th of 290 public elementary schools	77.6%		38.7	127^th of 210 public elementary schools	39.5%	62	69.2	67.3		$21,128
Mary Snow School	Public	4-5	435 Broadway	Bangor	04401	Penobscot County	Bangor Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 941-6290	243	21	11.6	34.2%	179 (73.7%)	15 (6.2%)	25 (10.3%)	7 (2.9%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.2%)								(n/a)	72.3	71.0	31.3	$17,997
Fairmount School	Public	4-5	58 Thirteenth Street	Bangor	04401	Penobscot County	Bangor Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 941-6260	257	23	11.0	65.0%	206 (80.2%)	3 (1.2%)	17 (6.6%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (10.5%)								(n/a)	68.2	59.4	31.9	$20,464

Frequently Asked Questions about Holden School

What district is Holden School in?

Regional School Unit 63/Maine School Admin District 63

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 2023-24 school year, 141 students attended Holden School.

What is the racial makeup of Holden School?

Students at Holden School are 94% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic.

Is Holden School a good school?

Holden School ranks 38^th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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