Maxwell High School

415 E Hwy 30
Maxwell, NE 69151
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 143 students in grades 7-12, Maxwell High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 143 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in NE)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

School Overview

Maxwell High School's student population of 143 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
143 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

Maxwell High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maxwell High School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NE)
#735 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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35-39%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Maxwell High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30-34%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
12%
21%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
87%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NE.
0.23
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≥80%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
33%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maxwell High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maxwell High School's ranking?
Maxwell High School is ranked #735 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Maxwell High School often compared to?
Maxwell High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hershey High School, Brady High School, North Platte High 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 46% NE state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maxwell High School?
The graduation rate of Maxwell High School is 80%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 85%.
How many students attend Maxwell High School?
143 students attend Maxwell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Maxwell High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maxwell High School?
Maxwell High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Maxwell High School offer ?
Maxwell High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Maxwell High School part of?
Maxwell High School is part of Maxwell Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 143 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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