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Maxfield Elementary School

114 W Lexington
Gorman, TX 76454

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Maxfield Elementary School serves 124 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Maxfield Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 124 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Maxfield Elementary School's student population of 124 students has declined by 25% over five school years.

The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

124 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Maxfield Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Maxfield Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (TX)

Overall Testing Rank

#5252 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

20-29%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Maxfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-39%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maxfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

35%

53%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Maxfield Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

13%

White

61%

26%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.51

0.64

This chart display the diversity score of Maxfield Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

63%

56%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Maxfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

13%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Gorman Independent School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maxfield Elementary School's ranking?

Maxfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).

How many students attend Maxfield Elementary School?

124 students attend Maxfield Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

61% of Maxfield Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Maxfield Elementary School?

Maxfield Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.

What grades does Maxfield Elementary School offer ?

Maxfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Maxfield Elementary School part of?

Maxfield Elementary School is part of Gorman Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 124 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education