Serving 358 students in grades 6-8, James F. Doughty 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 81% (which is lower 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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 358 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James F. Doughty School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
James F. Doughty School's student population of 358 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
358 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James F. Doughty 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 James F. Doughty School is 0.34, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#378 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
7%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
81%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is James F. Doughty School's ranking?
James F. Doughty School is ranked #378 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are James F. Doughty School often compared to?
James F. Doughty Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William S. Cohen 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 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend James F. Doughty School?
358 students attend James F. Doughty School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of James F. Doughty School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James F. Doughty School?
James F. Doughty School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does James F. Doughty School offer ?
James F. Doughty School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is James F. Doughty School part of?
James F. Doughty School is part of Bangor School District.
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