Suzanne M Smith Elementary School
Tel:
(207)884-7444
- Suzanne M Smith Elementary School serves 240 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 10%.
School Overview
- Suzanne M Smith Elementary School's student population of 240 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 240 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Suzanne M Smith Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Suzanne M Smith Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.19. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ME) |
| Overall School Rank | #59 out of 525 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 53% |
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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 | 94% | 90% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.19 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | RSU 87/MSAD 23 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, ME Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Suzanne M Smith Elementary School is Bangor High School (11.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Caravel Middle School (3.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Caravel Middle School (3.7 miles away)
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Carmel, ME 04419
(207)848-3383 5.5 PK-4 167 - Bangor Hermon Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 415 students
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Bangor, ME 04401
(207)848-4000 5.7 PK-4 415 - Bangor Glenburn Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 414 students
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991 Hudson Road
Bangor, ME 04401
(207)947-8769 8.1 PK-8 414 - Bangor Downeast School Grades: PK-3 | 329 students
8.4 miles
100 Moosehead Blvd
Bangor, ME 04401
(207)941-6240 8.4 PK-3 329
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