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#424 of 542 schools in ME
Vickery School
Elementary School · Rsu 53/msad 53 · Pittsfield, ME
A Rsu 53/msad 53 elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
170 School Street, Pittsfield, ME 04967
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vickery School score 70% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 30 points since 2019, reaching 70% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vickery 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,168/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pittsfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,822
Median home value
$145,200
Median rent
$879/mo
College educated
22.8%
Homeownership
71.1%
Poverty rate
18.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04967; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Rsu 53/msad 53
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,175NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Vickery School is listed in RSU 53/MSAD 53; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vickery School
Vickery School is a public elementary school in Pittsfield, ME, part of Rsu 53/msad 53, serving approximately 228 students in grades 1st-4th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #424 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vickery School
What grades does Vickery School serve?
Vickery School serves students in grades 1st through 4th.
How many students attend Vickery School?
Vickery School has an enrollment of approximately 228 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vickery School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vickery School is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vickery School rank in ME?
Vickery School ranks #424 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Vickery School's MySchoolScout rating?
Vickery School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Vickery School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vickery School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Vickery School a charter school?
No, Vickery School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vickery School a Title I school?
No, Vickery School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vickery School?
57.5% of students at Vickery 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
- 1st – 4th
- Enrollment
- 228
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Somerset County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.8%
- Phone
- (207) 487-5575
- Area population (ZIP 04967)
- 3,918
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 04967; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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