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Maxwell Municipal Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 119 students in Maxwell Municipal Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Maxwell Municipal Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 58% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
3 Schools
933 Schools
# Students
119 Students
323,300 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
22,307 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Maxwell Municipal Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 84 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#45 out of 85 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
58%
Graduation Rate
<50%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
38,903 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
12%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,736 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
64 Students
200,203 Students
% Hispanic Students
54%
62%
# Black Students
n/a
5,610 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
55 Students
67,120 Students
% White Students
46%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
375 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
7,360 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
9,280
# Students in K Grade:
9
22,015
# Students in 1st Grade:
5
21,669
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3
22,459
# Students in 3rd Grade:
9
22,821
# Students in 4th Grade:
6
22,913
# Students in 5th Grade:
9
23,585
# Students in 6th Grade:
10
24,066
# Students in 7th Grade:
14
25,599
# Students in 8th Grade:
6
26,187
# Students in 9th Grade:
17
31,588
# Students in 10th Grade:
10
25,847
# Students in 11th Grade:
12
23,252
# Students in 12th Grade:
9
22,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,664 is higher than the state median of $14,520. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,924 is higher than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,664
$14,520
Spending / Student
$22,924
$13,895
Best Maxwell Municipal Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maxwell Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4th St And Parque
Maxwell, NM 87728
(575) 375-2371
Maxwell, NM 87728
(575) 375-2371
Grades: K-6
| 51 students
Rank: #22.
Maxwell Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4th St And Parque
Maxwell, NM 87728
(575) 375-2371
Maxwell, NM 87728
(575) 375-2371
Grades: 7-8
| 20 students
Rank: #33.
Maxwell High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4th St And Parque
Maxwell, NM 87728
(575) 375-2371
Maxwell, NM 87728
(575) 375-2371
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Maxwell Municipal Schools School District?
Maxwell Municipal Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 119 students.
What is the rank of Maxwell Municipal Schools School District?
Maxwell Municipal Schools School District is ranked #35 out of 84 school districts in New Mexico (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Maxwell Municipal Schools School District?
54% of Maxwell Municipal Schools School District students are Hispanic, and 46% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Maxwell Municipal Schools School District?
Maxwell Municipal Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Maxwell Municipal Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,924 is higher than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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