Serving 190 students in grades 6-12, Collins-maxwell Middle/high School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 190 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Collins-Maxwell Middle/High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Maxwell, IA, encompassing an area of approximately 111.2 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 6.4 miles to the zone edge and the furthest point being 9.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Collins-maxwell Middle/high School's student population of 190 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
190 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
The mission of the Collins-Maxwell School District is to prepare responsible individuals for the future through academic and social experiences.
School Rankings
Collins-maxwell Middle/high School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Collins-maxwell Middle/high School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#706 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
1%
7%
White
91%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.9%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Collins-maxwell Middle/high School's ranking?
Collins-maxwell Middle/high School is ranked #706 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Collins-maxwell Middle/high School often compared to?
Collins-maxwell Middle/high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Colo-nesco Middle/high School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Collins-maxwell Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Collins-maxwell Middle/high School is 90%, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Collins-maxwell Middle/high School?
190 students attend Collins-maxwell Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Collins-maxwell Middle/high School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Collins-maxwell Middle/high School?
Collins-maxwell Middle/high School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Collins-maxwell Middle/high School offer ?
Collins-maxwell Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Collins-maxwell Middle/high School part of?
Collins-maxwell Middle/high School is part of Collins-Maxwell Comm School District.
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