Downeast School

100 Moosehead Blvd
Bangor, ME 04401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 294 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Downeast 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 60-69% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 294 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Bottom 50% in ME
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Downeast School's student population of 294 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
294 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Downeast School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Downeast School is 0.41, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ME)
#471 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Downeast School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Downeast School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-79%
84%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Downeast School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Downeast School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Downeast School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
7%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Downeast School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Downeast School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
76%
87%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Downeast School and the percentage of White public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maine.
0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of Downeast School and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Downeast School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Downeast School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Downeast School's ranking?
Downeast School is ranked #471 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Downeast School often compared to?
Downeast Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ridge View Community School, Fourteenth Street School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Downeast School?
294 students attend Downeast School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Downeast School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Downeast School?
Downeast School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Downeast School offer ?
Downeast School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Downeast School part of?
Downeast School is part of Bangor School District.
In what neighborhood is Downeast School located?
Downeast School is located in the Capehart neighborhood of Bangor, ME.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 294 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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