Serving 364 students in grades 6-8, William S. Cohen School ranks in the top 20% 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 91% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 91% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 91% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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William S. Cohen School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
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William S. Cohen School's student population of 364 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
364 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
William S. Cohen School ranks within the top 20% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William S. Cohen School is 0.29, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#82 out of 512 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
5%
3%
Black
3%
5%
White
84%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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William S. Cohen School is ranked #82 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are William S. Cohen School often compared to?
William S. Cohen Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James F. Doughty School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
91% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend William S. Cohen School?
364 students attend William S. Cohen School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of William S. Cohen School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William S. Cohen School?
William S. Cohen School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does William S. Cohen School offer ?
William S. Cohen School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is William S. Cohen School part of?
William S. Cohen School is part of Bangor School District.
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