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Maxwell Intermediate School

102 N Main St
Maxwell, IN 46154

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Maxwell Intermediate School serves 487 students in grades 4-6.

Maxwell Intermediate School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 16:1.

Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 34% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 4-6
Enrollment: 487 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in IN
Math Proficiency
: 56% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Maxwell Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Maxwell Intermediate School's student population of 487 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 4-6

Total Students

487 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

37 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Maxwell Intermediate School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Maxwell Intermediate School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (IN)

Overall Testing Rank

#418 out of 1755 schools
(Top 30%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

56%

36%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

47%

43%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

16:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

13%

Black

n/a

13%

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White

91%

66%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.17

0.54

This chart display the diversity score of Maxwell Intermediate School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

29%

42%

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

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Greenfield-Central Community Schools School District

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maxwell Intermediate School's ranking?

Maxwell Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What schools are Maxwell Intermediate School often compared to?

Maxwell Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenfield Intermediate School by visitors of our site.

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

56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).

How many students attend Maxwell Intermediate School?

487 students attend Maxwell Intermediate School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

91% of Maxwell Intermediate School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Maxwell Intermediate School?

Maxwell Intermediate School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.

What grades does Maxwell Intermediate School offer ?

Maxwell Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-6

What school district is Maxwell Intermediate School part of?

Maxwell Intermediate School is part of Greenfield-Central Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 4-6
Enrollment: 487 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 56% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education