Serving 239 students in grades 1-4, Vickery School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-4
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Vickery School serves the entire district of Pittsfield, ME, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 110.4 square miles. Families typically live within a 10-15 minute drive, with the furthest edge being about 10.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vickery School's student population of 239 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
239 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
School Rankings
Vickery School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vickery School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#360 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
84%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
4%
Black
n/a
5%
White
92%
85%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.5%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vickery School's ranking?
Vickery School is ranked #360 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Vickery School?
239 students attend Vickery School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Vickery School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vickery School?
Vickery School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Vickery School offer ?
Vickery School offers enrollment in grades 1-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vickery School part of?
Vickery School is part of RSU 53/MSAD 53 School District.
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