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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.
Public Schools in Maxwell Unified School District have a diversity score of 0.53, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
344 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
51%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
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
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
183 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
53%
56%
# Black Students
n/a
296,694 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
149 Students
1,235,074 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:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
23
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
21
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
21
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
27
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
35
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
27
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
32
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
25
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
34
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
29
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
23
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
24
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
23
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,657 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. 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 $18,241. 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
$19,806
Spending / Student
$14,584
$18,241
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: 45-49% | 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: K-5
| 154 students
Rank: #22.
Maxwell Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 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: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
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 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 $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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