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Kermit S Nickerson School

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Kermit S Nickerson School ranks 146 th of 289 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 3-5

146^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 289 Maine Elementary Schools

Better than 49% of Maine elementary schools

Summary

Kermit S Nickerson School is an elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Swanville, Maine, part of the Regional School Unit 71 district. With 57 students enrolled, the school has shown mixed performance on state assessments compared to district and state averages, with higher proficiency in English Language Arts but lower proficiency in mathematics. The school struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.4% to 37.2%, significantly higher than the state average.

One notable finding is the difference in performance between female and male students. In the 2024-2025 school year, female students at Kermit S Nickerson School ranked 70th out of 251 Maine elementary schools, with a 4-star rating, while male students ranked 169th with a 2-star rating. This suggests the school may be more effective in supporting the academic achievement of female students. Additionally, the school's special education students performed relatively well, ranking 61st out of 192 Maine elementary schools in the 2024-2025 school year, with a 3-star rating.

When compared to nearby schools within the same district, such as Miles Lane School and Leroy H Smith School, Kermit S Nickerson School generally performs on par or slightly better in terms of test scores and student-teacher ratio. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rates are consistently higher than the nearby schools, which is a concerning trend. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, but it has generally trended downward, suggesting the school may be facing challenges in maintaining or improving student performance.

Students ?

10.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$24,004

Per pupil spending ?

70.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

18 Townhouse Road
Swanville, ME 04915

(207) 338-1858

District: Regional School Unit 71

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.8%

Two or more races:

5.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 33rd percentile in 2021 → 49th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 16 percentile points since 2021

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (40% vs 23% Maine)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school59%

District avg55%

Maine avg57%

146^th of 289

Maine public elementary schools ?

Bottom 49%▲ up 17 pts since 2021

From bottom 33% (2021) to bottom 49% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 3Elementary Schools in the Regional School Unit 71

97^th of 176Regional School Unit 71 among Maine districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	56.0	146 of 289	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	51.6	155 of 288	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	19.7	260 of 290	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	29.8	149 of 210	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	32.3	153 of 228	32.9%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	74.0	70 of 251	72.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	44.0	169 of 251	32.7%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	67.0	61 of 192	68.2%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2025)72nd percentile+23 vs school

Special Education (2025)68th percentile+19 vs school

Male (2025)33rd percentile-17 vs school

By subject vs Maine (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts66%~ state avg

Mathematics53%+4 vs state

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Schools Near Kermit S Nickerson School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MEA English Language Arts (2025)	MEA Mathematics (2025)	MEA Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Kermit S Nickerson School	Public	3-5	18 Townhouse Road	Swanville	04915	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 71	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 338-1858	58	6	10.0	70.7%	55 (94.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.2%)	56	146^th of 289 public elementary schools	49.5%		51.6	155^th of 288 public elementary schools	46.2%	9	65.5	53.5		$24,004
Searsport Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	30 Mortland Road	Searsport	04974	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 20	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 548-2317	167	20	8.2	80.2%	165 (98.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	39.4	203^rd of 289 public elementary schools	29.8%		38.7	206^th of 288 public elementary schools	28.5%	3	64.0	41.9		$30,882
East Belfast School	Public	PK, KG-2	14 Swan Lake Avenue	Belfast	04915	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 71	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 338-4420	99	10	10.4	73.7%	88 (88.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (7.1%)								(n/a)				$28,251
Monroe Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	36 West Main Street	Monroe	04951	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 03/Maine School Admin District 03	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 525-3504	57	5	10.5	61.4%	52 (91.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.3%)	67.7	98^th of 289 public elementary schools	66.1%		78.6	57^th of 288 public elementary schools	80.2%	41	68.0	60.0		$23,951
Morse Memorial School	Public	K-5	27 School Street	Brooks	04921	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 03/Maine School Admin District 03	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 722-3636	70	9	7.7	64.3%	63 (90.0%)	3 (4.3%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.3%)	31.7	226^th of 289 public elementary schools	21.8%		8.3	276^th of 288 public elementary schools	4.2%	50	61.0	39.0		$21,854
Captain Albert W. Stevens School	Public	PK, KG-5	31 Elementary Avenue	Belfast	04915	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 71	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 338-3510	232	23	10.0	53.0%	201 (86.6%)	3 (1.3%)	8 (3.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (8.2%)	65.5	108^th of 289 public elementary schools	62.6%		68.7	96^th of 288 public elementary schools	66.7%	12	66.1	67.7	31.5	$27,226
Gladys Weymouth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	2 South Main Street	Morrill	04952	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 71	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 342-5300	79	7	12.1	63.3%	71 (89.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.5%)								(n/a)				$24,778
Edna Drinkwater School	Public	K-8	56 Bayside Road	Northport	04849	Waldo County	Northport Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 338-3430	98	12	8.5	51.0%	92 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.1%)	95.1	9^th of 289 public elementary schools	96.9%		90.5	24^th of 288 public elementary schools	91.7%	15	82.5	78.5		$30,830
Leroy H Smith School	Public	PK, KG-4	319 South Main Street	Winterport	04496	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 22	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 223-4282	260	25	10.6	44.6%	241 (92.7%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.2%)	48.6	172^nd of 289 public elementary schools	40.5%		47.1	177^th of 288 public elementary schools	38.5%	5	62.8	51.2		$20,566
G Herbert Jewett School	Public	PK-K	66 Bridge St	Bucksport	04416	Hancock County	Regional School Unit 25	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 469-6644	98	10	9.8	55.1%	94 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)								(n/a)				$21,529

Frequently Asked Questions about Kermit S Nickerson School

How many students attend Kermit S Nickerson School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 58 students attended Kermit S Nickerson School.

What is the racial makeup of Kermit S Nickerson School?

Students at Kermit S Nickerson School are 95% White, 5% Two or more races.

Is Kermit S Nickerson School a good school?

Kermit S Nickerson School ranks 146^th of 289 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Kermit S Nickerson School in?

Regional School Unit 71

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