Hichborn Middle School

Hichborn Middle School is a public middle school in Howland, ME, part of the RSU 31/MSAD 31. The school serves approximately 97 students in grades 6th – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 6.9:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3/10, placing it in the 94.5th percentile among ME schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 64% proficiency in math and 74% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.1/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $48,958, where 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 97 students, Hichborn Middle School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 6.9:1, Hichborn Middle School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Hichborn Middle School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.