Maxey Elementary School
Tel:
(402) 436-1153
Maxey Elementary School serves 670 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Maxey Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Maxey Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Maxey Elementary School's student population of 670 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 670 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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School Comparison
Maxey Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 913 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Maxey Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #42 out of 913 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 12% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 19% |
| Black | 2% | 7% |
| White | 79% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lincoln School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Maxey Elementary School is Lincoln East High School (2.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Lux Middle School (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lincoln Lux Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 917 students
1.3 miles
7800 High St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1220 1.3 6-8 917 - Lincoln Zeman Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 420 students
1.6 miles
4900 S 52nd St
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1169 1.6 PK-5 420 - Lincoln Kloefkorn Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 497 students
1.9 miles
6601 Glass Ridge Drive
Lincoln, NE 68526
(402) 436-1148 1.9 PK-5 497 - Lincoln Pound Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 816 students
2.1 miles
4740 S 45th St
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1217 2.1 6-8 816 - Lincoln Humann Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 500 students
2.2 miles
6720 Rockwood Ln
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1145 2.2 PK-5 500
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