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#262 of 542 schools in ME
Top 48% in state
Holden School
Elementary School · Rsu 63/msad 63 · Holden, ME
A Rsu 63/msad 63 elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
590 Main Road, Holden, ME 04429
- Math 92% proficient (2022)
- Reading 87% proficient (2022)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Holden School score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 84%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 25 points since 2019, reaching 90% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Holden School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average582/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Holden), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,223
Median home value
$268,200
Median rent
$1,316/mo
College educated
42.3%
Homeownership
94.5%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04429; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dedham SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–8 | 2.7 mi | 147 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Rsu 63/msad 63
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $20,927NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Holden School is listed in RSU 63/MSAD 63; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Holden School
Holden School is a public elementary school in Holden, ME, part of Rsu 63/msad 63, serving approximately 141 students in grades 2nd-4th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #262 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Holden School
What grades does Holden School serve?
Holden School serves students in grades 2nd through 4th.
How many students attend Holden School?
Holden School has an enrollment of approximately 141 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holden School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holden School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Holden School rank in ME?
Holden School ranks #262 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Holden School's MySchoolScout rating?
Holden School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Holden School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Holden School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Holden School a charter school?
No, Holden School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Holden School a Title I school?
No, Holden School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Holden School?
29.8% of students at Holden School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 2nd – 4th
- Enrollment
- 141
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Penobscot County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.2%
- Phone
- (207) 843-7828
- Area population (ZIP 04429)
- 4,993
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 49.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 04429; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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