Serving 243 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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 243 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 85% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary Snow School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mary Snow School's student population of 243 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
243 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Mary Snow School ranks within the top 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary Snow School is 0.44, 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
#171 out of 512 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
10%
3%
Black
6%
5%
White
74%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary Snow School's ranking?
Mary Snow School is ranked #171 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Mary Snow School often compared to?
Mary Snow Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fruit Street School, Fairmount School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Mary Snow School?
243 students attend Mary Snow School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Mary Snow School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary Snow School?
Mary Snow School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mary Snow School offer ?
Mary Snow School offers enrollment in grades 4-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary Snow School part of?
Mary Snow School is part of Bangor School District.
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