The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 67%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (11-12)
10 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥50%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥50%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(11-12)n/a
1%
Asian
(11-12)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(11-12)n/a
2%
Black
(11-12)n/a
3%
White
(11-12)100%
92%
Hawaiian
(11-12)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(11-12)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
44%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Me Educational Center For The Deaf & Hard Of Hearing School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% ME state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% ME state average).
How many students attend Governor Baxter School For Deaf?
10 students attend Governor Baxter School For Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Governor Baxter School For Deaf students are White.
What school district is Governor Baxter School For Deaf part of?
Governor Baxter School For Deaf is part of Me Educational Center For The Deaf & Hard Of Hearing School District.
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