Serving 511 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Maxdale Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 511 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: MAXDALE EL serves the southwest part of Killeen, TX, within an attendance zone that covers approximately 1.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive to the school of 5 to 10 minutes, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Maxdale Elementary School's student population of 511 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
511 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Maxdale Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maxdale Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5436 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
41%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
15%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maxdale Elementary School's ranking?
Maxdale Elementary School is ranked #5436 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Maxdale Elementary School?
511 students attend Maxdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Maxdale Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maxdale Elementary School?
Maxdale Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Maxdale Elementary School offer ?
Maxdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Maxdale Elementary School part of?
Maxdale Elementary School is part of Killeen Independent School District.
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