Bangor School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,454 students in Bangor School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in Bangor School District have an average math proficiency score of 86% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Maine public school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Bangor School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 193 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.25
# American Indian Students
44 Students
1,367 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
86 Students
2,328 Students
% Asian Students
3%
1%
# Hispanic Students
180 Students
5,440 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
3%
# Black Students
109 Students
7,509 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
2,773 Students
146,102 Students
% White Students
80%
87%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
175 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
261 Students
5,814 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
138
6,221
# Students in K Grade:
248
11,999
# Students in 1st Grade:
261
12,559
# Students in 2nd Grade:
232
11,832
# Students in 3rd Grade:
269
12,430
# Students in 4th Grade:
231
12,378
# Students in 5th Grade:
240
12,237
# Students in 6th Grade:
229
12,453
# Students in 7th Grade:
244
12,706
# Students in 8th Grade:
255
13,197
# Students in 9th Grade:
269
12,787
# Students in 10th Grade:
285
12,857
# Students in 11th Grade:
246
12,546
# Students in 12th Grade:
307
12,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,448 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,438. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,310 is less than the state median of $21,032. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Bangor School District?
Bangor School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,454 students.
What is the rank of Bangor School District?
Bangor School District is ranked #61 out of 193 school districts in Maine (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maine school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bangor School District?
80% of Bangor School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bangor School District?
Bangor School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Bangor School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,310 is less than the state median of $21,032. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 10 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 3,454 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Graduation Rate
: 82% (Top 50% in ME)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 86% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 87% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 45% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
