Serving 377 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Maxine Johnson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 377 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Maxine Johnson Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Parma school district, covering approximately 85 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Maxine Johnson Elementary School's student population of 377 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
377 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Maxine Johnson Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maxine Johnson Elementary School is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#267 out of 704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
White
65%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.6%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maxine Johnson Elementary School's ranking?
Maxine Johnson Elementary School is ranked #267 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Maxine Johnson Elementary School often compared to?
Maxine Johnson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wilder Elementary School, West Canyon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Maxine Johnson Elementary School?
377 students attend Maxine Johnson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Maxine Johnson Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maxine Johnson Elementary School?
Maxine Johnson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Maxine Johnson Elementary School offer ?
Maxine Johnson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Maxine Johnson Elementary School part of?
Maxine Johnson Elementary School is part of Parma School District.
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