Fairmount School vs Fruit Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairmount School
Bangor · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
259 students
Fruit Street School
Bangor · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
310 students
| Measure | Fairmount School Bangor, Maine | Fruit Street School Bangor, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #132 of 312 | #12 of 312 |
| National rank | #18171 of 50,301 | #1819 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 259 | 310 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 310 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.8% | 36.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 87% |
| city | Bangor | Bangor |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fruit Street School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.5 vs 60.0).
- •Fruit Street School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 44%).
- •Fruit Street School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 64%).
- •Fruit Street School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.5% vs 61.8%).
- •Fairmount School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.5).
- •Fruit Street School is the larger school with 310 students compared with 259.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fairmount School better than Fruit Street School?
On the Success Index (US), Fruit Street School ranks higher (86.5 vs 60.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fairmount School and Fruit Street School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Bangor and Bangor in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairmount School: 259. Fruit Street School: 310. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairmount School and Fruit Street School rank in Maine?
Fairmount School is 132nd of 312 and Fruit Street School is 12th of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).