Serving 372 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher 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 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 372 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 91% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: The William S. Cohen School serves the northeast part of Bangor, ME, covering an attendance area of approximately 20 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.7 miles to the school's boundaries, extending up to 6.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William S. Cohen School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
William S. Cohen School's student population of 372 students has stayed relatively flat 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
372 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 Calendar
School Rankings
William S. Cohen 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 William S. Cohen 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
#64 out of 500 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
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
5%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
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)21%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 William S. Cohen School's ranking?
William S. Cohen School is ranked #64 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are William S. Cohen School often compared to?
William S. Cohen Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James F. Doughty School, Glenburn Elementary School, Central Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend William S. Cohen School?
372 students attend William S. Cohen School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of William S. Cohen School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 William S. Cohen School?
William S. Cohen School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does William S. Cohen School offer ?
William S. Cohen School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William S. Cohen School part of?
William S. Cohen School is part of Bangor School District.
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