Suzanne M Smith Elementary School
Tel:
(207)884-7444
- Suzanne M Smith Elementary School serves 254 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Suzanne M Smith Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 11%.
Top Placements
Suzanne M Smith Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Suzanne M Smith Elementary School's student population of 254 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 254 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Suzanne M Smith Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 523 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Suzanne M Smith Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ME) |
| Overall School Rank | #98 out of 523 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 37% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 2% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 91% | 89% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.21 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | RSU 87/MSAD 23 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, ME Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Suzanne M Smith Elementary School is Hermon High School (5.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Caravel Middle School (3.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Carmel Caravel Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 193 students
3.7 miles
520 Irish Road
Carmel, ME 04419
(207)848-3615 3.7 6-8 193 - Bangor Hermon High School Grades: 9-12 | 517 students
5.4 miles
2415 Route 2
Bangor, ME 04401
(207)848-4000 5.4 9-12 517 - Carmel Carmel Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 199 students
5.5 miles
50 Plymouth Road
Carmel, ME 04419
(207)848-3383 5.5 PK-5 199 - Bangor Hermon Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 438 students
5.7 miles
235 Billings Road
Bangor, ME 04401
(207)848-4000 5.7 PK-4 438 - Bangor Hermon Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 301 students
6.2 miles
29 Billings Road
Bangor, ME 04401
(207)848-4000 6.2 5-8 301
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