Serving 163 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Fourteenth Street 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 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 163 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fourteenth Street School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Fourteenth Street School's student population of 163 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
163 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fourteenth Street School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fourteenth Street School is 0.34, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#361 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
84%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
5%
3%
Black
4%
5%
White
81%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fourteenth Street School's ranking?
Fourteenth Street School is ranked #361 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Fourteenth Street School often compared to?
Fourteenth Street Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Downeast School, Ridge View Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Fourteenth Street School?
163 students attend Fourteenth Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Fourteenth Street School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fourteenth Street School?
Fourteenth Street School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fourteenth Street School offer ?
Fourteenth Street School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Fourteenth Street School part of?
Fourteenth Street School is part of Bangor School District.
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