Below Average
#451 of 542 schools in ME
James F. Doughty School
Middle School · Bangor Public Schools · Bangor, ME
A Bangor Public Schools middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
143 Fifth Street, Bangor, ME 04401
- Math 80% proficient (2022)
- Reading 81% proficient (2022)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James F. Doughty School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 76%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 28 points since 2019, reaching 81% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where James F. Doughty School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,409/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bangor), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,136
Median home value
$229,600
Median rent
$1,048/mo
College educated
36.6%
Homeownership
54.8%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William S. Cohen SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 364 | Compare → |
| Stillwater AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 2.9 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Penobscot Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 134 | Compare → |
| Bangor Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 291 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bangor Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #9 of 10
- District spending per student
- $17,728NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
James F. Doughty School is listed in Bangor Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James F. Doughty School
James F. Doughty School is a public middle school in Bangor, ME, part of Bangor Public Schools, serving approximately 358 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #451 of 542 schools in ME.
State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James F. Doughty School
What grades does James F. Doughty School serve?
James F. Doughty School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend James F. Doughty School?
James F. Doughty School has an enrollment of approximately 358 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James F. Doughty School?
The student-teacher ratio at James F. Doughty School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James F. Doughty School rank in ME?
James F. Doughty School ranks #451 of 542 schools in ME.
What is James F. Doughty School's MySchoolScout rating?
James F. Doughty School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at James F. Doughty School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James F. Doughty School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is James F. Doughty School a charter school?
No, James F. Doughty School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James F. Doughty School a Title I school?
No, James F. Doughty School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James F. Doughty School?
62.0% of students at James F. Doughty School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 358
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Penobscot County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.3%
- Phone
- (207) 941-6220
- Area population (ZIP 04401)
- 44,418
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 04401; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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