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William S. Cohen School

304 Garland Street, Bangor, ME, 04401

Top 10% School in Maine

Ranked 37 of 108 in Maine

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About William S. Cohen School

The William S. Cohen School is a public middle school in Bangor, Maine, that serves about 364 students in grades 6–8. The school keeps the number of students to teachers at about 13:1. This lets teachers give students more focused lessons and help them with their own needs. The William S. Cohen School has a balanced curriculum that includes core subjects like math, English language arts, science, and social studies, as well as arts, technology, and extracurricular activities. The school is known for helping its students of all backgrounds do better in school and in their personal lives. According to data from U.S. News, 65% of students at William S. Cohen School scored at or above the proficient level in math, and 91% did the same in reading.This means that the school has good programs for math and reading. According to Maine's public school standards, the amount of money spent on each student must be in line with the standards. This guarantees that students can use classroom materials and get help when they need it. Bangor's family-friendly atmosphere and community resources make the school's learning environment better. Most people know that William S. Cohen School has a good academic record and works hard to prepare students for high school and beyond.

Contact Information

Address

304 Garland Street, Bangor, ME, 04401

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Phone

(207) 941-6230

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 65%
Reading 91%
State average proficiency is 65% in Math and 91% in Reading.
29
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
364
Total Students
$69151
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 37 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at William S. Cohen School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:40 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 80.22%
Asian 3.85%
Hispanic 4.4%
Black 4.12%
Two+ Races 6.59%
Native Am. 0.82%
White
80.22%
Asian
3.85%
Hispanic
4.4%
Black
4.12%
Two+ Races
6.59%
Native Am.
0.82%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 364
46.15%
168 Female
53.85%
196 Male

Student Population

364 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

364 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

A student from William S. Cohen School won in the 6-8 category of the Educators for a Multilingual Maine (EMME) Poster Contest, celebrating creativity and the theme “Language Matters.” This recognition highlights student talent and engagement in language arts and visual expression.

FAQ

Q1. Are there any extra activities that the school offers?

Students can join clubs, sports teams, and other programs that are based on their interests.

Q2: What does the William S. Cohen School do to get students involved?

Ans. Active participation is encouraged by interactive lessons, projects, and events that involve the whole school.

Q3. Do teachers want their students to learn how to be leaders?

Ans. Taking on leadership roles and working on projects with other people are both good ways to learn new skills.

Q4. Does the school use technology to help students learn?

Ans. Digital tools are used to make lessons, research, and presentations better.

Q5. How does the school get families involved in their child's education?

Families are welcome to come to meetings, events, and volunteer opportunities.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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