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Maxwell Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 344 students in Maxwell Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Maxwell Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
344 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Maxwell Unified School District, which is ranked #872 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#836 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.63
# American Indian Students
7 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
183 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
53%
56%
# Black Students
n/a
296,698 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
149 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
43%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
23
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
21
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
21
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
27
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
35
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
27
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
32
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
25
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
34
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
29
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
23
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
24
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
23
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,657 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,584 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,657
$19,801
Spending / Student
$14,584
$18,236
Best Maxwell Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maxwell Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
146 N. St.
Maxwell, CA 95955
(530) 438-2401
Maxwell, CA 95955
(530) 438-2401
Grades: K-5
| 154 students
Rank: #22.
Maxwell Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
146 N. St.
Maxwell, CA 95955
(530) 438-2401
Maxwell, CA 95955
(530) 438-2401
Grades: 6-8
| 91 students
Rank: #33.
Maxwell Sr High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
515 Oak St.
Maxwell, CA 95955
(530) 438-2291
Maxwell, CA 95955
(530) 438-2291
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Maxwell Unified School District?
Maxwell Unified School District manages 3 public schools serving 344 students.
What is the rank of Maxwell Unified School District?
Maxwell Unified School District is ranked #872 out of 1,939 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Maxwell Unified School District?
53% of Maxwell Unified School District students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Maxwell Unified School District?
Maxwell Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Maxwell Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,584 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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