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#503 of 542 schools in ME

Vivian E Hussey School

Elementary School · Rsu 60/msad 60 · Berwick, ME

A Rsu 60/msad 60 elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

20 Blackberry Hill Road, Berwick, ME 03901

  • Math 62% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 92% proficient (2022)
  • 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change-1.36 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.7Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency92% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency77% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)84% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
District spending per student$17,972
Chronic Absenteeism19.8%

Students at Vivian E Hussey School score 77% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 84%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.

Math Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency92%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 77% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).

Show all 3 years by subject
2020*
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
92%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

31.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Vivian E Hussey 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated921/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Berwick), 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

$77,790

Median home value

$331,300

Median rent

$1,237/mo

College educated

35%

Homeownership

86.8%

Poverty rate

3.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Maple Wood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.23–52.1 mi287Compare →
Rollinsford Grade SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.3K–62.3 mi146Compare →
Idlehurst Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–22.4 mi329Compare →
Tri-city Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–122.5 mi134Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Rsu 60/msad 60

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#7 of 7
District spending per student
$17,972NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Vivian E Hussey School is listed in RSU 60/MSAD 60; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Vivian E Hussey School

Vivian E Hussey School is a public elementary school in Berwick, ME, part of Rsu 60/msad 60, serving approximately 358 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #503 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Vivian E Hussey School

What grades does Vivian E Hussey School serve?

Vivian E Hussey School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.

How many students attend Vivian E Hussey School?

Vivian E Hussey School has an enrollment of approximately 358 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Vivian E Hussey School?

The student-teacher ratio at Vivian E Hussey School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Vivian E Hussey School rank in ME?

Vivian E Hussey School ranks #503 of 542 schools in ME.

What is Vivian E Hussey School's MySchoolScout rating?

Vivian E Hussey School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Vivian E Hussey School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Vivian E Hussey School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Is Vivian E Hussey School a charter school?

No, Vivian E Hussey School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Vivian E Hussey School a Title I school?

No, Vivian E Hussey School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vivian E Hussey School?

31.6% of students at Vivian E Hussey 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
Kindergarten – 3rd
Enrollment
358
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.8%
Area population (ZIP 03901)
8,094
Area average commute
26.1 min
Area median age
40.4
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 03901; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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