Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences vs King Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences
Portland · Charter high · Grades 9–12
384 students
King Middle School
Portland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
434 students
| Measure | Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences Portland, Maine | King Middle School Portland, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #13 of 110 | #64 of 84 |
| National rank | #2450 of 16,910 | #8611 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 384 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.1% | 70.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 26% |
| city | Portland | Portland |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 45.5).
- •Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences does better on math proficiency (42% vs 26%).
- •Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 52%).
- •Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.1% vs 70.7%).
- •King Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 14.2).
- •King Middle School is the larger school with 434 students compared with 384.
- •Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences is a charter school while King Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences better than King Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences ranks higher (73.5 vs 45.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences and King Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Portland and Portland in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences: 384. King Middle School: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences and King Middle School rank in Maine?
Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences is 13th of 110 and King Middle School is 64th of 84 among high schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).