Kermit S Nickerson School (Closed 2021)

Kermit S Nickerson School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11-19% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 56%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
101 students
This chart displays total students of Kermit S Nickerson School by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
9 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Kermit S Nickerson School by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (ME)
(18-19)
11-19%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kermit S Nickerson School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maine by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
30-39%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kermit S Nickerson School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maine by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Kermit S Nickerson School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maine by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)
n/a
1%
Hispanic
(19-20)
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Kermit S Nickerson School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Black
(19-20)
n/a
4%
White
(19-20)
94%
89%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Kermit S Nickerson School and the percentage of White public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Kermit S Nickerson School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maine by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Kermit S Nickerson School and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
47%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kermit S Nickerson School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
15%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kermit S Nickerson School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% ME state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% ME state average).
How many students attend Kermit S Nickerson School?
101 students attend Kermit S Nickerson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Kermit S Nickerson School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Kermit S Nickerson School offer ?
Kermit S Nickerson School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kermit S Nickerson School part of?
Kermit S Nickerson School is part of Regional School Unit 71 School District.

Recent Articles

College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.