Serving 334 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Fruit Street School ranks in the top 30% 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 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), 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: 334 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fruit Street School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Fruit Street School's student population of 334 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fruit Street School ranks within the top 30% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fruit Street School is 0.41, 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
#114 out of 512 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
84%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
1%
Hispanic
7%
3%
Black
4%
5%
White
76%
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
24%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fruit Street School's ranking?
Fruit Street School is ranked #114 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Fruit Street School often compared to?
Fruit Street Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mary Snow School, Fourteenth Street School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Fruit Street School?
334 students attend Fruit Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Fruit Street School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fruit Street School?
Fruit Street School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fruit Street School offer ?
Fruit Street School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Fruit Street School part of?
Fruit Street School is part of Bangor School District.
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