- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houlton, ME
Houlton Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Houlton Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 231116000301
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Houlton Junior High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Maine schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Houlton · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.9:1
- small classes for Maine
- 66.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Houlton Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Houlton Junior High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Houlton, ME.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Houlton Junior High School shrank from 308 students in 2022-23 to 290 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.9 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 231116000301 · Houlton, ME Middle · SMALL · TRAD
186 enr · 8.9:1 · 66.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Houlton High School (378 students)
Houlton Junior High School shrank from 308 students in 2022-23 to 290 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 21.9 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Houlton Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Houlton High S
Houlton High School
378 students
- Houlton Souths
Houlton Southside School
368 students
- Houlton Elemen
Houlton Elementary School
282 students
- This school
Houlton Junior High School
186 students
What this shows Houlton Junior High School reports 186 students on the CCD universe file.
How Houlton Junior High School compares
Houlton Junior High School is a shrinking 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 | 8.9:1 | ▼ 20% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.9% | ▲ 97% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 186 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
186
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 19% in Maine - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.0%
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
$14,912
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 11.8%
Two or More 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.3, Houlton Junior High School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rsu 29/Msad 29 reports $14,912 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Houlton Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houlton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Houlton Southside School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Houlton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Houlton Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~186 students)
Frequently asked questions about Houlton Junior High School
How many students attend Houlton Junior High School?
Houlton Junior High School has 186 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houlton, ME. CCD year-over-year: 308 (2022-23) → 290 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Houlton Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Houlton Junior High School is 8.9:1, which is 20% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 43% 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 Houlton Junior High School?
66.9% of students at Houlton Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Houlton Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Houlton Junior High School is White at 77.4% of enrollment, in Houlton, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Houlton Junior High School?
Houlton Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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).
How does Houlton Junior High School rank among public schools in Houlton?
By Resource Investment Index, Houlton Junior High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Houlton, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rsu 29/Msad 29?
Besides Houlton Junior High School, Rsu 29/Msad 29 also operates Houlton High School (378 students), Houlton Southside School (368 students), and Houlton Elementary School (282 students). See the Rsu 29/Msad 29 district page for the complete list.