Serving 560 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 560 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School's student population of 560 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
560 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#98 out of 1230 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
21%
8%
Black
15%
11%
White
52%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School's ranking?
Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School is ranked #98 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School often compared to?
Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dixie Elementary Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School?
560 students attend Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School?
Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School offer ?
Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School part of?
Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School is part of Fayette County School District.
In what neighborhood is Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School located?
Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School is located in the Aylesford Place neighborhood of Lexington, KY.
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