Serving 310 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Fruit Street School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). 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 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 310 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Fruit Street School's student population of 310 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
310 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Fruit Street 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 Fruit Street School is 0.32, 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
#56 out of 500 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
84%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
1%
Hispanic
6%
4%
Black
5%
5%
White
82%
85%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Bangor School District
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 #56 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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, Abraham Lincoln School, Fourteenth Street School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% 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?
310 students attend Fruit Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Fruit Street School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fruit Street School?
Fruit Street School has a student ration of 13:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fruit Street School part of?
Fruit Street School is part of Bangor School District.
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