Serving 346 students in grades 6-8, James F. Doughty 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 41% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (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 16% 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 346 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: James F. Doughty School serves the southwest part of Bangor, ME, covering an area of approximately 14.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.6 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum of 5.9 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James F. Doughty School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
James F. Doughty School's student population of 346 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
346 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
James F. Doughty School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James F. Doughty School is 0.29, 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
#391 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
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 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.6%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. 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 James F. Doughty School's ranking?
James F. Doughty School is ranked #391 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are James F. Doughty School often compared to?
James F. Doughty Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William S. Cohen School, Glenburn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend James F. Doughty School?
346 students attend James F. Doughty School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of James F. Doughty School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James F. Doughty School?
James F. Doughty School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does James F. Doughty School offer ?
James F. Doughty School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is James F. Doughty School part of?
James F. Doughty School is part of Bangor School District.
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