Serving 404 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Maxwell (Pk-8) ranks in the bottom 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 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Maxwell (Pk-8)'s student population of 404 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Maxwell (Pk-8) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maxwell (Pk-8) is 0.24, 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
#5169 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
87%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maxwell (Pk-8)'s ranking?
Maxwell (Pk-8) is ranked #5169 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Maxwell (Pk-8)?
404 students attend Maxwell (Pk-8).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Maxwell (Pk-8) students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maxwell (Pk-8)?
Maxwell (Pk-8) has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Maxwell (Pk-8) offer ?
Maxwell (Pk-8) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Maxwell (Pk-8) part of?
Maxwell (Pk-8) is part of Duarte Unified School District.
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