William S. Cohen School vs. James F. Doughty School
Should I attend William S. Cohen School or James F. Doughty School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
William S. Cohen School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
James F. Doughty School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 376 students in grades 6-8, William S. Cohen School ranks in the top 20% 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 90% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 85%).
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 Asian), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 361 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 80% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
376 students
361 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#76 out of 508 schools in ME
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#331 out of 508 schools in ME
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
82%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
123
122
Grade 7 Students
127
118
Grade 8 Students
126
121
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
2%
% Asian
4%
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
5%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
81%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
10%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
