Vivian E Hussey School

20 Blackberry Hill Road
Berwick, ME 03901
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 358 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Vivian E Hussey School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 358 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 20% in ME
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Vivian E Hussey School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

School Overview

Vivian E Hussey School's student population of 358 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
358 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

School Rankings

Vivian E Hussey School ranks within the top 20% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vivian E Hussey School is 0.29, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ME)
#75 out of 500 schools
(Top 20%)
55-59%
49%
90-94%
84%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
6%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
84%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.29
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vivian E Hussey School's ranking?
Vivian E Hussey School is ranked #75 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Vivian E Hussey School?
358 students attend Vivian E Hussey School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Vivian E Hussey School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vivian E Hussey School?
Vivian E Hussey School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Vivian E Hussey School offer ?
Vivian E Hussey School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vivian E Hussey School part of?

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 358 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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