Mary Snow School vs. Fairmount School
Should you attend Mary Snow School or Fairmount School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Mary Snow School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Fairmount School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 266 students in grades 4-5, Mary Snow 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 71% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). 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 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 259 students in grades 4-5, Fairmount School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
4-5
4-5
Total Students
266 students
259 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#74 out of 500 schools in ME
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#120 out of 500 schools in ME
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
87%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 4 Students
137
119
Grade 5 Students
129
140
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
2%
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
5%
% Black
8%
5%
% White
77%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%