Serving 124 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Maxwell Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 124 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Maxwell Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire district, encompassing approximately 390.2 square miles in Maxwell, CA. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 17.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 31.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Maxwell Elementary School's student population of 124 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
124 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Maxwell Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maxwell Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3932 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
56%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maxwell Elementary School's ranking?
Maxwell Elementary School is ranked #3932 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Maxwell Elementary School often compared to?
Maxwell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arbuckle Elementary School, George T. Egling Middle School, Maxwell Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Maxwell Elementary School?
124 students attend Maxwell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Maxwell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maxwell Elementary School?
Maxwell Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Maxwell Elementary School offer ?
Maxwell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Maxwell Elementary School part of?
Maxwell Elementary School is part of Maxwell Unified School District.
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