Bangor Public Schools School District
School District · Bangor, Maine
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,434
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,434
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
How this district compares
Maine rank
#88 of 108
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
below Maine avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,728
$1,128 vs Maine median
District size
3,434 students
Much larger than Maine median
The short answer
Bangor Public Schools ranks #88 of 108 Maine districts by overall school rating. Bangor Public Schools's schools with real test data average 5.4/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Fruit Street School (8.0/10), Bangor High School (7.1/10), and Mary Snow School (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.0/10 despite 30% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Bangor Public Schools schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +1.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Bangor Public Schools schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Bangor Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fruit Street School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Bangor High School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Mary Snow School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | William S. Cohen School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Vine Street School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 6 | James F. Doughty School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Abraham Lincoln School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Fairmount School | 4.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Fourteenth Street School | 4.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Downeast School | 3.3 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bangor Public Schools
Bangor Public Schools is a Bangor, Maine school district serving 10 schools.The district educates 3,434 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. District-level spending was $17,728 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Bangor Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Fruit Street School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Bangor Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 66.3% and ELA proficiency of 71.2%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Bangor Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bangor Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Bangor Public Schools
10 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Maine
- City
- Bangor
- Total Enrollment
- 3,434
- Teachers (FTE)
- 276
- District spending per student
- $17,728NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bangor Public Schools?
Bangor Public Schools has 10 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bangor Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Bangor Public Schools is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Bangor Public Schools?
Bangor Public Schools's district-level spending was $17,728 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bangor Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bangor Public Schools is 12.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bangor Public Schools?
Fruit Street School is the highest-rated school in Bangor Public Schools with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Bangor Public Schools?
Across schools in Bangor Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 66.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 71.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bangor Public Schools compare to other districts in Maine?
Bangor Public Schools has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Maine by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 66.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 71.2%
How we rate schools
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Compare Bangor Public Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
- Portland Public Schools (17)
- Rsu 17/msad 17 (10)
- Auburn Public Schools (8)
- Lewiston Public Schools (8)
- Rsu 03/msad 03 (8)
- Rsu 06/msad 06 (8)
- Rsu 09 (8)
- Rsu 18 (8)
- Rsu 54/msad 54 (8)
- Augusta Public Schools (7)
- Rsu 01 - Lkrsu (7)
- Rsu 22 (7)
- Rsu 40/msad 40 (7)
- Rsu 57/msad 57 (7)
- Rsu 60/msad 60 (7)
- Rsu 71 (7)
- Rsu 75/msad 75 (7)
- South Portland Public Schools (7)
- Biddeford Public Schools (6)
- Rsu 05 (6)
- Rsu 10 (6)
- Rsu 11/msad 11 (6)
- Rsu 13 (6)
- Rsu 14 (6)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Maine Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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