Serving 310 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Fruit Street School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher 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 18% 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: 310 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Fruit Street School serves the northeast part of Bangor, ME, covering an attendance area of approximately 18.5 square miles, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 5 to 10 minutes. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 2.6 miles, reaching up to 5.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fruit Street School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Fruit Street School's student population of 310 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
310 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fruit Street School ranks within the top 20% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fruit Street School is 0.32, 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
#56 out of 500 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
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)15.8%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Fruit Street School's ranking?
Fruit Street School is ranked #56 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Fruit Street School often compared to?
Fruit Street Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mary Snow School, Abraham Lincoln School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Fruit Street School?
310 students attend Fruit Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Fruit Street School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fruit Street School?
Fruit Street School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fruit Street School offer ?
Fruit Street School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fruit Street School part of?
Fruit Street School is part of Bangor School District.
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