Serving 368 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alice Maxwell Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Alice Maxwell Elementary School serves the southern part of Sparks, NV, within an attendance zone that covers approximately 0.5 square miles. Families in this area typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alice Maxwell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Alice Maxwell Elementary School's student population of 368 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
368 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Alice Maxwell Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alice Maxwell Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#216 out of 684 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
30%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
76%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.5%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
81%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
5%
3%
Showing 2008–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alice Maxwell Elementary School's ranking?
Alice Maxwell Elementary School is ranked #216 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Alice Maxwell Elementary School?
368 students attend Alice Maxwell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Alice Maxwell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alice Maxwell Elementary School?
Alice Maxwell Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alice Maxwell Elementary School offer ?
Alice Maxwell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alice Maxwell Elementary School part of?
Alice Maxwell Elementary School is part of Washoe County School District.
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