Serving 616 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 22% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 616 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maxdale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Maxdale Elementary School's student population of 616 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
616 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Maxdale Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maxdale Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#5514 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
25%
53%
Black
45%
13%
White
14%
26%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #5514 out of 8,079 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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Maxdale Elementary School?
616 students attend Maxdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Maxdale Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maxdale Elementary School?
Maxdale Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, 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 ISD School District.
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