Downeast School

100 Moosehead Blvd
Bangor, ME 04401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 274 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 70-74% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 274 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Bottom 50% in ME
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-74% (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 274 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
274 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Downeast School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Downeast School is 0.39, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (ME)
#456 out of 508 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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70-74%
81%
This chart display 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 2020-21 school year data.
70-74%
85%
This chart display 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
7%
3%
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Black
3%
4%
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White
77%
87%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.39
This chart display the diversity score of Downeast School and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Downeast School's ranking?
Downeast School is ranked #456 out of 508 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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Downeast School?
274 students attend Downeast School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Downeast School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 274 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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