- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Howland, ME
Hichborn Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hichborn Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 231125000431
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hichborn Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Maine schools.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.5:1
- small classes for Maine
- 44.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 98
- students enrolled
Hichborn Middle School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Hichborn Middle School grew from 91 students in 2022-23 to 97 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 14.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 231125000431 · Howland, ME Middle · SMALL · TRAD
98 enr · 7.5:1 · 44.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Enfield Station Elementary School (210 students)
Hichborn Middle School grew from 91 students in 2022-23 to 97 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 14.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Hichborn Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Enfield Statio
Enfield Station Elementary School
210 students
- Penobscot Vall
Penobscot Valley High School
127 students
- This school
Hichborn Middle School
98 students
What this shows Hichborn Middle School reports 98 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hichborn Middle School compares
Hichborn Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.5:1 | ▼ 32% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.0% | ▲ 29% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 98 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.5:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
98
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.5:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 9% in Maine - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,671
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: White at 96.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.1, Hichborn Middle School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rsu 31/Msad 31 reports $20,671 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hichborn Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enfield Station Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Penobscot Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hichborn Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~98 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hichborn Middle School
How many students attend Hichborn Middle School?
Hichborn Middle School has 98 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Howland, ME. CCD year-over-year: 91 (2022-23) → 97 (2023-24), up 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hichborn Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hichborn Middle School is 7.5:1, which is 32% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 52% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hichborn Middle School?
44.0% of students at Hichborn Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hichborn Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hichborn Middle School is White at 96.9% of enrollment, in Howland, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hichborn Middle School?
Hichborn Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Rsu 31/Msad 31?
Besides Hichborn Middle School, Rsu 31/Msad 31 also operates Enfield Station Elementary School (210 students) and Penobscot Valley High School (127 students). See the Rsu 31/Msad 31 district page for the complete list.