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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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 1 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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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% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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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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