Below Average
#449 of 542 schools in ME
Kermit S Nickerson School
Elementary School · Rsu 71 · Swanville, ME
A Rsu 71 elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
18 Townhouse Road, Swanville, ME 04915
- Math 77% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kermit S Nickerson School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 76%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 80% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kermit S Nickerson School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low57/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,083
Median home value
$261,900
Median rent
$1,009/mo
College educated
43.9%
Homeownership
71.9%
Poverty rate
18%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04915; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in RSU 71
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ames Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 2–5 | Not available | 129 | Compare → |
| Captain Albert W. Stevens SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 247 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Rsu 71
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $18,807NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kermit S Nickerson School is listed in RSU 71; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kermit S Nickerson School
Kermit S Nickerson School is a public elementary school in Swanville, ME, part of Rsu 71, serving approximately 57 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #449 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kermit S Nickerson School
What grades does Kermit S Nickerson School serve?
Kermit S Nickerson School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Kermit S Nickerson School?
Kermit S Nickerson School has an enrollment of approximately 57 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kermit S Nickerson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kermit S Nickerson School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kermit S Nickerson School rank in ME?
Kermit S Nickerson School ranks #449 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Kermit S Nickerson School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kermit S Nickerson School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Kermit S Nickerson School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kermit S Nickerson School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Kermit S Nickerson School a charter school?
No, Kermit S Nickerson School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kermit S Nickerson School a Title I school?
No, Kermit S Nickerson School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kermit S Nickerson School?
61.4% of students at Kermit S Nickerson School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 57
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Waldo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.1%
- Phone
- (207) 338-1858
- Area population (ZIP 04915)
- 9,030
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 53.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 04915; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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