Maxwell Elementary School
Tel:
(706) 986-4800
Maxwell Elementary School serves 532 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
Maxwell Elementary School's student population of 532 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-1 |
Total Students | 532 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Maxwell Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | n/a | 4% |
Hispanic | 2% | 15% |
Black | 70% | 37% |
White | 24% | 40% |
Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.69 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 77% | 56% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Mcduffie County School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Maxwell Elementary School is Thomson High School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Thomson-mcduffie Middle School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Thomson Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Thomson Thomson Elementary School Math: 34% | Reading: 23%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 2-3 | 467 students10
0.7 miles
409 Guill St
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4700 0.7 2-3 467 - Thomson Norris Elementary School Math: 26% | Reading: 27%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 4-5 | 459 students10
2.1 miles
1861 Harrison Rd Se
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4600 2.1 4-5 459 - Thomson Thomson High School Math: 32% | Reading: 32%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,144 student10
2.4 miles
1160 White Oak Rd
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4200 2.4 9-12 1,144 - Thomson Thomson-mcduffie Middle School Math: 22% | Reading: 22%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 853 students10
2.4 miles
1191 White Oak Rd
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4300 2.4 6-8 853 - Dearing Dearing Elementary School Math: 44% | Reading: 32%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 519 students10
7.7 miles
500 Main St N
Dearing, GA 30808
(706) 986-4900 7.7 PK-5 519
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