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Maxwell Middle School

146 N. St.
Maxwell, CA 95955
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Tel: (530) 438-2401
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Maxwell Middle School serves 88 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 88 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-34%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Maxwell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)

School Overview

Maxwell Middle School's student population of 88 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
88 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Maxwell Middle School is 0.55, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
30-34%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
35-39%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maxwell Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
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Asian
n/a
12%
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Hispanic
59%
56%
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Black
4%
5%
White
32%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.55
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Maxwell Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maxwell Middle School's ranking?

Maxwell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%).

What schools are Maxwell Middle School often compared to?

Maxwell Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George T. Egling Middle School, Maxwell Elementary School by visitors of our site.

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

30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Maxwell Middle School?

88 students attend Maxwell Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

59% of Maxwell Middle School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.

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

Maxwell Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Maxwell Middle School offer ?

Maxwell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Maxwell Middle School part of?

Maxwell Middle School is part of Maxwell Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 88 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-34%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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