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Best Schools in Howland, ME
Howland, ME has 11 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,291 students. On average they score 74% on state proficiency tests against a projected 74%, so schools in Howland don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Howland, ME
The top high schools in Howland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Old Town High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 34 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 536 Students
2. Penobscot Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 31/msad 31 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 134 Students
3. Mattanawcook Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 67 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 308 Students
4. Penquis Valley Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 41/msad 41 • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 372 Students
Best Middle Schools in Howland, ME
The top middle schools in Howland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hichborn Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 31/msad 31 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 91 Students
2. Mattanawcook Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 67 • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 325 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Howland, ME
The top elementary schools in Howland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Enfield Station Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 31/msad 31 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 210 Students
2. Brownville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 41/msad 41 • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 84 Students
3. Indian Island School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian Island School • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 60 Students
4. Milo Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 41/msad 41 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 156 Students
5. Kingman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Education In Unorganized Terr • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 15 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Howland, ME
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Howland, ME has a total population of 1,238 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Howland, 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 Howland, ME.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.38 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Howland, ME.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Howland, 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 Howland, ME Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Howland, ME
How many schools are in Howland, ME?
Howland, ME has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,291 students in total.
How do schools in Howland perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Howland score 74% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 74%, so on average schools in Howland don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Howland?
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: 74%
- Projected: 76%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 74%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 81%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 78%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 75%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 76%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 78%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 78%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 75%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 75%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Howland
2 of 2 schools in Howland carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Howland. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.