Serving 259 students in grades 4-5, Fairmount School ranks in the top 30% 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 59% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 259 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fairmount School serves the southwest part of Bangor, ME, covering an area of approximately 14.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fairmount School's student population of 259 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
259 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fairmount School ranks within the top 30% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairmount School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#120 out of 500 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.2%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairmount School's ranking?
Fairmount School is ranked #120 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Fairmount School often compared to?
Fairmount Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mary Snow School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Fairmount School?
259 students attend Fairmount School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Fairmount School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairmount School?
Fairmount School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fairmount School offer ?
Fairmount School offers enrollment in grades 4-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairmount School part of?
Fairmount School is part of Bangor School District.
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