Mary Snow School vs. Fairmount School
Should you attend Mary Snow School or Fairmount School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Mary Snow School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Fairmount School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 240 students in grades 4-5, Mary Snow School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (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 Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 231 students in grades 4-5, Fairmount School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
4-5
4-5
Total Students
240 students
231 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#171 out of 512 schools in ME
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#173 out of 512 schools in ME
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
85%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
87%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 4 Students
122
109
Grade 5 Students
118
122
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
5%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
4%
1%
% White
77%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.30
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
