Kermit S Nickerson School

Summary:

Kermit S Nickerson School is an elementary school in Swanville, Maine, serving 60 students in grades 3-5. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 71 district, which is ranked 98 out of 177 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Kermit S Nickerson School had relatively strong academic performance in recent years, with proficiency rates above the district and state averages, it has seen a significant decline in 2022-2023. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (46.3%) and Mathematics (43.4%) are now well below the district and state averages. Additionally, the school has experienced a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 18.4% in 2020-2021 to 48.1% in 2022-2023, which is much higher than the surrounding schools like Miles Lane School and Leroy H Smith School.

Kermit S Nickerson School also stands out in its racial makeup, with a significantly higher percentage of white students (95%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have more racial diversity. The school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 65% to 68.12% over the past three years, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools. However, the school's small size and low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.8 to 12 over the past three years, could be leveraged as strengths to provide more personalized attention and targeted interventions for students.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 18 Townhouse Road
       Swanville, ME  04915


(207) 338-1858

District: Regional School Unit 71

SchoolDigger Rank:
260th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,851 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  60

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.0%
Two or more races:
3.3%
Hispanic:
1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kermit S Nickerson School ranks worse than 89.7% of elementary schools in Maine. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 71 District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.74. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Kermit S Nickerson School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Regional School Unit 71 District. Racial makeup is: White (95%), two or more races (3.3%), Hispanic (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Regional School Unit 71 District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kermit S Nickerson School is 12. 2 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 71 District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Kermit S Nickerson School employs 5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kermit S Nickerson School is $19,851. 2 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 71 District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Kermit S Nickerson School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Regional School Unit 71:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 71 98th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kermit S Nickerson School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.32 153rd 228 32.9%
2022 29.85 149th 210 29.0%
2023 19.74 260th 290 10.3%
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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Kermit S Nickerson School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2021 67 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 71
2022 64 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 69
2023 57 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 60

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kermit S Nickerson School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 71 6.5 10.9 66.2
2022 69 7.0 9.8 68.1
2023 60 5.0 12.0 65

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kermit S Nickerson School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 71 6.5 10.9 66.2
2022 69 7.0 9.8 68.1
2023 60 5.0 12.0 65

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Kermit S Nickerson School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $22,692
2022 $23,963
2023 $19,851

Data source: Maine Department of Education


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In the 2022-23 school year, 60 students attended Kermit S Nickerson School.

Students at Kermit S Nickerson School are 95% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Kermit S Nickerson School ranks in the bottom 10.3% of Maine elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maine Department of Education.

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