Serving 266 students in grades 4-5, Mary Snow School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (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 23% 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: 4-5
- Enrollment: 266 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mary Snow School serves the northeast part of Bangor, ME, covering an area of approximately 20 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 5.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary Snow School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Mary Snow School's student population of 266 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
266 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Mary Snow 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 Mary Snow School is 0.40, 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
#74 out of 500 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.9%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Mary Snow School's ranking?
Mary Snow School is ranked #74 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Mary Snow School often compared to?
Mary Snow Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fruit Street School, Fairmount School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Mary Snow School?
266 students attend Mary Snow School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Mary Snow School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mary Snow School?
Mary Snow School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mary Snow School offer ?
Mary Snow School offers enrollment in grades 4-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary Snow School part of?
Mary Snow School is part of Bangor School District.
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