Serving 572 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mattie Lou Maxwell ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 572 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Math Proficiency: 32%
- Reading Proficiency: 46%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mattie Lou Maxwell's student population of 572 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
572 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mattie Lou Maxwell is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)32%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)46%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
69%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
11%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mattie Lou Maxwell often compared to?
Mattie Lou Maxwellis often viewed alongside schools like Brookhaven Elementary School, Sierra Vista Elementary School, Walt Disney by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Mattie Lou Maxwell?
572 students attend Mattie Lou Maxwell.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Mattie Lou Maxwell students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mattie Lou Maxwell?
Mattie Lou Maxwell has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mattie Lou Maxwell offer ?
Mattie Lou Maxwell offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Mattie Lou Maxwell part of?
Mattie Lou Maxwell is part of Magnolia Elementary School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School (Magnolia)
June 13, 2024 (Thursday)
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