The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 68%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 7-12
- Graduation Rate: ≥50%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (20-21)
10 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
68%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(20-21)n/a
1%
Asian
(20-21)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(20-21)n/a
3%
Black
(20-21)20%
4%
White
(20-21)80%
88%
Hawaiian
(20-21)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(20-21)n/a
3%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
70%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 68% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sad #53 Alternative Education?
The graduation rate of Sad #53 Alternative Education is 50%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sad #53 Alternative Education?
10 students attend Sad #53 Alternative Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Sad #53 Alternative Education students are White, and 20% of students are Black.
What grades does Sad #53 Alternative Education offer ?
Sad #53 Alternative Education offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sad #53 Alternative Education part of?
Sad #53 Alternative Education is part of Regional School Unit 53/Maine School Administrative District 53.
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