Maxwell School District

423 4th Street
Maxwell, NM 87728
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Maxwell School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 104 students in Maxwell School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Maxwell School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
3 Schools
926 Schools
# Students
104 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Maxwell School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 143 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NM)
#25 out of 144 school districts
(Top 20%)
(22-23)
41%
24%
45-49%
34%
40-59%
33%
(20-21)
<50%
66%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
12%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
53%
62%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
47%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,933 is higher than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,231 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NM)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,933
$14,756
Spending / Student
$26,231
$14,121

Best Maxwell School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maxwell Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4th St And Parque
Maxwell, NM 87728
(575) 375-2371
Grades: K-6
| 50 students
Rank: #22.
Maxwell High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4th St And Parque
Maxwell, NM 87728
(575) 375-2371
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
Rank: #33.
Maxwell Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4th St And Parque
Maxwell, NM 87728
(575) 375-2371
Grades: 7-8
| 19 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Maxwell School District?
Maxwell School District manages 3 public schools serving 104 students.
What is the rank of Maxwell School District?
Maxwell School District is ranked #26 out of 143 school districts in New Mexico (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Maxwell School District?
53% of Maxwell School District students are Hispanic, and 47% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Maxwell School District?
Maxwell 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 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,231 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 104 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in NM)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 41% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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