Top Rankings
Alexander 51±¬ÁÏs ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 41 students in Alexander 51±¬ÁÏs. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
51±¬ÁÏ in Alexander 51±¬ÁÏ have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
1 School
596 Schools
# Students
41 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
6 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Alexander 51±¬ÁÏs, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 182 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#142 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.26
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
3%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
95%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student (14-15)
$16,686
$14,441
Spending / Student (14-15)
$17,804
$14,288
Best Alexander 51±¬ÁÏs 51±¬ÁÏs (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alexander Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1430 Airline Road
Baileyville, ME 04694
(207) 454-2623
Baileyville, ME 04694
(207) 454-2623
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alexander 51±¬ÁÏs?
Alexander 51±¬ÁÏs manages 1 public schools serving 41 students.
What is the rank of Alexander 51±¬ÁÏs?
Alexander 51±¬ÁÏs is ranked #137 out of 182 school districts in Maine (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maine school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alexander 51±¬ÁÏs?
95% of Alexander 51±¬ÁÏs students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alexander 51±¬ÁÏs?
Alexander 51±¬ÁÏs has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
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