Sad #53 Alternative Education

167 School Street
Pittsfield, ME 04967
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Sad #53 Alternative Education 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 is <50% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 68%).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • : ≥50% (Top 1% in ME)
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students (20-21)
10 students
This chart displays total students of Sad #53 Alternative Education by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
This chart displays the total teachers of Sad #53 Alternative Education by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (ME)
(12-13)
<50%
60%
(12-13)
<50%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sad #53 Alternative Education and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
American Indian
(20-21)
n/a
1%
Asian
(20-21)
n/a
1%
Hispanic
(20-21)
n/a
3%
Black
(20-21)
20%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sad #53 Alternative Education and the percentage of Black public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
(20-21)
80%
88%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sad #53 Alternative Education and the percentage of White public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
(20-21)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(20-21)
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sad #53 Alternative Education and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maine by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Sad #53 Alternative Education and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(17-18)
≥50%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Sad #53 Alternative Education and public school graduation rate of Maine by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
70%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sad #53 Alternative Education and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sad #53 Alternative Education and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% ME state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sad #53 Alternative Education?
The graduation rate of Sad #53 Alternative Education is 50%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sad #53 Alternative Education?
10 students attend Sad #53 Alternative Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Sad #53 Alternative Education students are White, and 20% of students are Black.
What grades does Sad #53 Alternative Education offer ?
Sad #53 Alternative Education offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Sad #53 Alternative Education part of?
Sad #53 Alternative Education is part of RSU 53/MSAD 53 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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