Houlton Junior High School

RSU 29/MSAD 29
7 Bird Street
Houlton, ME 04730
308 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Houlton Junior High School, located at 7 Bird Street in Houlton, Maine, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community, catering to students in the middle grades. As part of the Houlton school system (RSU 29), the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and the more rigorous academic environment of high school. The institution focuses on fostering both intellectual growth and social development during these formative adolescent years, providing a structured yet supportive environment designed to meet the unique needs of early teenagers.

Beyond its core curriculum, Houlton Junior High School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student engagement. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and academic support services aimed at encouraging students to explore their interests and build a sense of belonging. Situated in the heart of Aroostook County, the school reflects the values of the surrounding Houlton community, prioritizing a personalized approach to learning that prepares its students for future academic success and civic responsibility.
308
Total Students
21.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    249 (80.8 %)
  • American Indian
    31 (10.1 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (4.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (2.6 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.0 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: RSU 29/MSAD 29
Phone: (207)532-6551
Website: http://www.rsu29.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 308
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 142
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 94
Grade 7 102
Grade 8 112
Gender Ratio