Tucker Maxon School
Tel:
(503) 235-6551
At Tucker Maxon, we co-enroll typical hearing children and children who are deaf or hard of hearing together in small, collaborative classes.
We are focused on academic achellience and emotional intelligence.
In 2018-19, 65% of our students have typical hearing.
Our students who are deaf do not use sign language.Instead, with the help of digital hearing aids, cochlear implants, early diagnosis,Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) and early intervention, our students who are deaf learn to listen and talk.
We provide on-site audiology, speech language pathology, and early intervention for our deaf students.
Financial aid options are available, for children who are deaf or hard of hearing and the first three months of early intervention is provided for free!
All students benefit from our highly-qualified teachers, low student-teacher ratios (1:8), and an environment where individual attention is the norm.
Our campus features a gym with a rock-climbing wall, a tree house classroom, a green house, and an organic garden with chickens and goats.
PE is offered daily, and art, science, and music classes are provided weekly.
Tucker Maxon's unique and diverse students make up the fabric of our community.Their differences provide opportunities to learn valuable lessons in social and emotional intelligence, such as empathy, respect, and communication. .
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Students: 109 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,500
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Tucker Maxon School places among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:
- Category Attribute
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Type | School with Special Program Emphasis |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Independent Private Schools Association Other school association(s) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Deaf and Hard of Hearing |
| Year Founded | 1947 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
Student Body
| Total Students | 109 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 9% State avg.: 22% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 98% |
| Average Class Size | 12 students |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $8,500 |
| Tuition Notes | The tuition figure above is for preschool students with typical hearing. Financial aid is available to students with hearing loss based on a demonstrated need. |
| % on Financial Aid | 35% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $7,600 |
| Acceptance Rate | 90% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Patty Smith |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 3 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Extended Care Club or Organization: Lego League Arts and Music Programs: Tucker Arts Camp |
School Notes
- Founded in 1947, Tucker Maxon School (TMS) co-enrolls deaf and hearing children and provides every child a comprehensive Preschool to 5th grade education. Our mission is to teach children who are deaf and hearing to listen, talk, and achieve excellence together. The communication modality we teach our children who are deaf and hard of hearing (D/HH) is called Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) which means our teachers and specialists instruct deaf students how to use hearing aids, cochlear implants, and personal FM systems to help them listen and talk. Teaching LSL is highly successful in a learning environment where children who are deaf and children with typical hearing are integrated; children of varying hearing levels can help each other learn how to listen and speak. These peer relationships help children to overcome hurdles in communication. Through this process of learning how to listen and talk to each other, our children often learn valuable lessons in social and emotional intelligence, such as empathy, understanding and respect for differences. TMS is the only school in Oregon that uses this integrated approach. We serve approximately 110 children annually at TMS. Services we provide include: Early Intervention (EI): Our EI Teacher helps parents of D/HH children ages 0-3 years be their "first teachers" of LSL, with home/onsite visits. Parents learn to help their child listen and talk. Tele-intervention (EI through video conference) is provided for remote families. EI is free of charge for the first three months at TMS. Preschool: TMS creates a LSL-focused environment in small classroom settings. Our 1:8 teacher to student ratio allows for individual attention and LSL development. Pass-around-microphones are used in each preschool classroom to help young D/HH children hear their peers. Elementary: TMS offers kindergarten through 5th grade instruction that meets all Oregon State standards. We offer daily PE and weekly art and music classes. Our campus includes a large outdoor play area with an organic garden, chickens and goats. Our gym has a rock climbing wall built entirely by parent volunteers. Each classroom is equipped with new digital FM systems; each teacher wears a microphone that transmits their voice directly to a child`s hearing aid or cochlear implant. Audiology and Speech: D/HH children at TMS have a weekly check-in with our on-site audiologist and speech language pathologist to ensure that their equipment is working and their LSL is developing. Recent Accomplishments:-Tucker Maxon is one of 42 schools in the US to focus on LSL services for children who are D/HH. We are one of only five schools in the country to exceed the OPTION Schools standard of excellence (OPTION is an international non-profit organization which advances excellence in LSL education). - 90% of Tucker Maxon alumni go to college.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Tucker Maxon School is Lark Academy (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Yourth Progress Learning Center (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is KinderCare Learning Center at Kroger Fred Meyer (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- PortlandKinderCare Learning Center at Kroger Fred MeyerDaycare / PreschoolGrades: NS-PK | 112 students
0.4 miles
2215 SE Gladstone St
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 231-2993 0.4 NS-PK
112 - PortlandYourth Progress Learning CenterAll-boys | Alternative SchoolGrades: 7-12 | 22 students
0.8 miles
2020 SE Powell Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 233-6121 0.8 7-12
22 - PortlandWaverly Therapeutic SchoolAlternative SchoolGrades: 1-8 | 40 students
0.9 miles
3350 Se Woodward
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 813-7786 0.9 1-8
40 - PortlandWhole Child Montessori CenterMontessori SchoolGrades: PK-K | 51 students
1 miles
5909 Se 40th Ave
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 771-6366 1 PK-K
51
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