Serving 153 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Fourteenth Street School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
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 Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Fourteenth Street School serves the southern part of Bangor, ME, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fourteenth Street School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Fourteenth Street School's student population of 153 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
153 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fourteenth Street School ranks within the top 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fourteenth Street School is 0.34, which is more 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
#166 out of 500 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
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)13.7%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Fourteenth Street School's ranking?
Fourteenth Street School is ranked #166 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Fourteenth Street School often compared to?
Fourteenth Street Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Downeast School, Ridge View Community 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 49% ME state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Fourteenth Street School?
153 students attend Fourteenth Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Fourteenth Street School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fourteenth Street School?
Fourteenth Street School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fourteenth Street School offer ?
Fourteenth Street School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fourteenth Street School part of?
Fourteenth Street School is part of Bangor School District.
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