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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 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 331 students in Maxwell Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Maxwell Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
331 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Maxwell Unified School District, which is ranked #1035 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#962 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.3%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.63
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
57%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
38%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,647 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,184 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$150,628 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$130,845 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,647
$26,022
Spending / Student
$23,184
$22,604
Best Maxwell Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maxwell Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
146 North St.
Maxwell, CA 95955
(530) 438-2401
Maxwell, CA 95955
(530) 438-2401
Gr: K-5 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Maxwell Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
146 North St.
Maxwell, CA 95955
(530) 438-2401
Maxwell, CA 95955
(530) 438-2401
Gr: 6-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Maxwell Sr High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
515 Oak St.
Maxwell, CA 95955
(530) 438-2291
Maxwell, CA 95955
(530) 438-2291
Gr: 9-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Maxwell Unified School District?
Maxwell Unified School District manages 3 public schools serving 331 students.
What is the rank of Maxwell Unified School District?
Maxwell Unified School District is ranked #1035 out of 1,903 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
57% of Maxwell Unified School District students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Maxwell Unified School District?
Maxwell Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, 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 $23,184 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
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