Sad #53 Alternative Education
Tel:
(207) 487-5145
Sad #53 Alternative Education serves 9 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 60%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 68%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 12:1.
Top Placements
Sad #53 Alternative Education places among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
Sad #53 Alternative Education's student population of 9 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Special education school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 9 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 1 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Sad #53 Alternative Education is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ME) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | <50% | 60% |
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | <50% | 68% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 2% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 100% | 89% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.21 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥50% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 1% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | RSU 53/MSAD 53 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, ME Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Sad #53 Alternative Education is Nokomis Regional High School (7.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Warsaw Middle School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Pittsfield Warsaw Middle School Math: 24% | Reading: 38%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-8 | 311 students10
0.0 miles
167 School Street
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-5145 0 5-8 311 - Pittsfield Vickery School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 1-4 | 264 students10
0.1 miles
170 School Street
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-5575 0.1 1-4 264 - Pittsfield Manson Park School Grades: PK-K | 122 students
0.7 miles
179 Lancey Street
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-2881 0.7 PK-K 122 - Newport Newport Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 310 students10
6.8 miles
142 Elm Street
Newport, ME 04953
(207) 368-4470 6.8 PK-4 310 - Hartland Somerset Valley Middle School Math: 18% | Reading: 31%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-8 | 267 students10
7.2 miles
45 Blake Street
Hartland, ME 04943
(207) 938-4770 7.2 3-8 267
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