Serving 376 students in grades 6-8, William S. Cohen School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 376 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 90% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 94% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William S. Cohen School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
William S. Cohen School's student population of 376 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
376 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William S. Cohen School ranks within the top 20% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William S. Cohen School is 0.34, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#76 out of 508 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
2%
4%
White
81%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William S. Cohen School's ranking?
William S. Cohen School is ranked #76 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are William S. Cohen School often compared to?
William S. Cohen Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James F. Doughty School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend William S. Cohen School?
376 students attend William S. Cohen School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of William S. Cohen School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William S. Cohen School?
William S. Cohen School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does William S. Cohen School offer ?
William S. Cohen School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is William S. Cohen School part of?
William S. Cohen School is part of Bangor Public Schools School District.
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