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Best Schools in Holden, ME
Holden, ME has 11 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,320 students. On average they score 87% on state proficiency tests against a projected 82%, so schools in Holden meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Holden, ME
The top high schools in Holden, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Orono High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 26 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 373 Students
2. Brewer High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brewer Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 720 Students
3. Bucksport High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 25 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 356 Students
4. Ellsworth High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ellsworth Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 553 Students
Best Middle Schools in Holden, ME
The top middle schools in Holden, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Holbrook School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 63/msad 63 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 199 Students
2. Bucksport Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 25 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 282 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Holden, ME
The top elementary schools in Holden, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dedham School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dedham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 148 Students
2. Holden School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 63/msad 63 • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 126 Students
3. Miles Lane School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 25 • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 300 Students
4. Eddington School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 63/msad 63 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 128 Students
5. G Herbert Jewett School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 25 • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 135 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Holden, ME
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Holden, ME has a total population of 4,383 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Holden, ME
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Holden, ME.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.61 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.54 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Holden, ME.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Holden, ME.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Holden, ME Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Holden, ME
How many schools are in Holden, ME?
Holden, ME has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,320 students in total.
How do schools in Holden perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Holden score 87% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 82%, so on average schools in Holden meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Holden?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 92%
- Projected: 87%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 87%
- Projected: 85%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 90%
- Projected: 86%
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- Actual: 88%
- Projected: 84%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 87%
- Projected: 84%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 89%
- Projected: 85%
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- Actual: 90%
- Projected: 84%
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- Actual: 86%
- Projected: 81%
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- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 75%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 87%
- Projected: 82%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Holden
2 of 2 schools in Holden carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Holden. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.