Serving 322 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 15:1 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 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 322 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
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
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 0.40, 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.
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?
322 students attend Fruit Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Fruit Street School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fruit Street School?
Fruit Street School has a student ration of 15:1, 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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 322 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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