Fairmount School vs. Mary Snow School
Should you attend Fairmount School or Mary Snow 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
Fairmount School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Mary Snow School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 231 students in grades 4-5, Fairmount 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 87% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 240 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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
4-5
4-5
Total Students
231 students
240 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#173 out of 512 schools in ME
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#171 out of 512 schools in ME
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
85%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
88%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 4 Students
109
122
Grade 5 Students
122
118
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
6%
5%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
83%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
