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Houlton Southside School vs. Mill Pond School

Should you attend Houlton Southside School or Mill Pond School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Houlton Southside School
65 South Street
Houlton, ME 04730
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Mill Pond School
175 Hodgdon Mills Road
Houlton, ME 04730
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Houlton Southside School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)

Mill Pond School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 293 students in grades 3-5, Houlton Southside School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Serving 293 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mill Pond School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
3-5
PK-6
Total Students
293 students
293 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Houlton Southside School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mill Pond School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Houlton Southside School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mill Pond School.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Houlton Southside School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mill Pond School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Houlton Southside School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the RSU 29/MSAD 29 School District and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mill Pond School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the RSU 70/MSAD 70 School District and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#302 out of 512 schools in ME
(Bottom 50%)
#58 out of 512 schools in ME
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Houlton Southside School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mill Pond School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
59%
(Bottom 50% in ME)(22-23 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 20% in ME)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Houlton Southside School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the RSU 29/MSAD 29 School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mill Pond School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the RSU 70/MSAD 70 School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
85%
(Top 50% in ME)
90-94%
(Top 10% in ME)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Houlton Southside School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the RSU 29/MSAD 29 School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mill Pond School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the RSU 70/MSAD 70 School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in ME)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in ME)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Houlton Southside School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mill Pond School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
28
Kindergarten Students
-
35
Grade 1 Students
-
37
Grade 2 Students
-
31
Grade 3 Students
81
36
Grade 4 Students
108
40
Grade 5 Students
104
49
Grade 6 Students
-
37

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
9%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Houlton Southside School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the RSU 29/MSAD 29 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mill Pond School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the RSU 70/MSAD 70 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Houlton Southside School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the RSU 29/MSAD 29 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mill Pond School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the RSU 70/MSAD 70 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Houlton Southside School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the RSU 29/MSAD 29 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mill Pond School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the RSU 70/MSAD 70 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Houlton Southside School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the RSU 29/MSAD 29 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mill Pond School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the RSU 70/MSAD 70 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
84%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Houlton Southside School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the RSU 29/MSAD 29 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mill Pond School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the RSU 70/MSAD 70 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
3%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Houlton Southside School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the RSU 29/MSAD 29 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mill Pond School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the RSU 70/MSAD 70 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.29
0.24
This chart showcases the diversity score of Houlton Southside School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the RSU 29/MSAD 29 School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mill Pond School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the RSU 70/MSAD 70 School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
38%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Houlton Southside School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the RSU 29/MSAD 29 School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mill Pond School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the RSU 70/MSAD 70 School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
26%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Houlton Southside School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the RSU 29/MSAD 29 School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mill Pond School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the RSU 70/MSAD 70 School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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