Bangor School Department
- 73 HARLOW ST
- BANGOR, ME 04401
- (207) 945-4400
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | - | 79.1% |
| Dropout Rate | 4.8% | 4.4% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $11,819 | $12,603 |
| Students Per Teacher | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Number of Schools | 10 | - |
| Number of Students | 3,750 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 311 | - |
District Test Scores
MHSA - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 55.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 55.0% | 42.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 58.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2009 | 65.0% | 49.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.0% | 41.0% | |
| 2009 | 60.0% | 41.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2009 | 64.0% | 46.0% | |
NECAP - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.0% | 61.0% | |
| 2009 | 72.0% | 62.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.0% | 69.0% | |
| 2009 | 78.0% | 73.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.0% | 60.0% | |
| 2009 | 72.0% | 62.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2009 | 73.0% | 67.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.0% | 60.0% | |
| 2009 | 74.0% | 64.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.0% | 70.0% | |
| 2009 | 75.0% | 72.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 56.0% | 43.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 71.0% | 63.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2009 | 78.0% | 69.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.0% | 58.0% | |
| 2009 | 75.0% | 60.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.0% | 66.0% | |
| 2009 | 82.0% | 68.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.0% | 59.0% | |
| 2009 | 73.0% | 59.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.0% | 73.0% | |
| 2009 | 80.0% | 69.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.0% | 53.0% | |
Source: ME Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 3,750 | 12.1 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 177 |
| Kindergarten Students | 293 |
| 1st Grade Students | 255 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 296 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 285 |
| 4th Grade Students | 226 |
| 5th Grade Students | 246 |
| 6th Grade Students | 258 |
| 7th Grade Students | 256 |
| 8th Grade Students | 291 |
| 9th Grade Students | 303 |
| 10th Grade Students | 302 |
| 11th Grade Students | 330 |
| 12th Grade Students | 345 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 74 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 108 |
| Hispanic | 63 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 123 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 3,495 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 2,021 |
| Female | 1,842 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 311 | 12.1 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 5 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 16 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 187 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 104 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 71 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 3 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 11 |
| Elementary | 7 |
| Secondary | 4 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 3 |
| Library Support Staff | 7 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 172 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 8 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 19 |
| School Administrators | 19 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 25 |
| Student Support Services | 21 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 81 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $47,978,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $22,979,000 | 47.9% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $20,564,000 | 42.9% |
| Other School Systems | $1,644,000 | 3.4% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $154,000 | 0.3% |
| School Lunch | $531,000 | 1.1% |
| Textbook Sales and Rentals | $9,000 | 0.02% |
| District Activity Receipts | $33,000 | 0.07% |
| Rents and Royalties | $32,000 | 0.07% |
| Private Contributions | $6,000 | 0.01% |
| Miscellaneous | $6,000 | 0.01% |
| Total State Revenues | $21,100,000 | 44.0% |
| General Formula Assistance | $16,684,000 | 34.8% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $3,000 | 0.01% |
| Special Education Programs | $179,000 | 0.4% |
| Other Programs | $186,000 | 0.4% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $4,048,000 | 8.4% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $3,899,000 | 8.1% |
| Through State - Title I | $1,183,000 | 2.5% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $888,000 | 1.9% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $334,000 | 0.7% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $8,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $613,000 | 1.3% |
| Through State - Other | $714,000 | 1.5% |
| Direct - Impact Aid | $31,000 | 0.06% |
| Direct - Other | $128,000 | 0.3% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $44,284,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $27,320,000 | 61.7% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $14,607,000 | 33.0% |
| Student Support | $3,187,000 | 6.6% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $2,212,000 | 4.6% |
| General Administration Support | $1,038,000 | 2.2% |
| School Administration Support | $2,340,000 | 4.9% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $3,793,000 | 7.9% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,523,000 | 3.2% |
| Other Support Services | $514,000 | 1.1% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $2,357,000 | 5.3% |
| Food Services | $1,214,000 | 2.5% |
| Enterprise Operations | $1,143,000 | 2.4% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | - | |
| Total Diploma Count | - | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 66 | 4.8% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Bangor School Department
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 10
- Students: 3,750
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 311
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| School Name (Sort |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABRAHAM LINCOLN SCHOOL | ||||
45 Forest Ave
Bangor, ME Public | PK-3 | 222 | 14.1 | ![]() Review This School |
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| BANGOR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
885 Broadway
Bangor, ME Public | 9-12 | 1,280 | 14.3 | ![]() 4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| DOWNEAST SCHOOL | ||||
100 Moosehead Blvd
Bangor, ME Public | PK-3 | 322 | 12.5 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| FAIRMOUNT SCHOOL | ||||
58 Thirteenth St
Bangor, ME Public | 4-5 | 240 | 12.4 | ![]() Review This School |
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| FOURTEENTH STREET SCHOOL | ||||
224 Fourteenth St
Bangor, ME Public | PK-3 | 162 | 15.4 | ![]() Review This School |
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| FRUIT STREET SCHOOL | ||||
175 Fruit St
Bangor, ME Public | PK-3 | 330 | 15.9 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| JAMES F. DOUGHTY SCHOOL | ||||
143 Fifth St
Bangor, ME Public | 6-8 | 417 | 14.0 | ![]() 1 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| MARY SNOW SCHOOL | ||||
435 Broadway
Bangor, ME Public | 4-5 | 232 | 13.3 | ![]() Review This School |
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| VINE STREET SCHOOL | ||||
66 Vine St
Bangor, ME Public | PK-3 | 270 | 13.0 | ![]() Review This School |
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| WILLIAM S COHEN SCHOOL | ||||
304 Garland St
Bangor, ME Public | 6-8 | 388 | 14.5 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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