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)
94 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11-19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-39%
56%
Hispanic
(19-20)1%
3%
White
(19-20)92%
88%
Two or more races
(19-20)7%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
49%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
94 students attend Kermit S Nickerson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Kermit S Nickerson School students are White, 7% 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.
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