Serving 311 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 12:1 is higher 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 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Downeast School's student population of 311 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
311 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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 0.39, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#471 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
84%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
9%
3%
Black
3%
5%
White
77%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
311 students attend Downeast School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Downeast School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% 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 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Downeast School offer ?
Downeast School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
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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