Maxwell Middle

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Maxwell Middle ranks 1885 th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Maxwell Middle is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Maxwell, CA, with an enrollment of 83 students. The school is part of the Maxwell Unified School District, which is ranked 824 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

According to the key insights, Maxwell Middle faces several challenges. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally below the state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 34.78% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 47.04% statewide. The school also has had relatively high chronic absenteeism rates in recent years, ranging from 3.2% in 2020-2021 to 17.3% in 2021-2022. Additionally, a significant proportion of Maxwell Middle's students come from low-socioeconomic status backgrounds, with 56.63% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023.

When compared to nearby middle schools like Willows Intermediate and George T. Egling Middle, Maxwell Middle generally performs worse on standardized tests and has higher chronic absenteeism rates. However, the school's English Language Learner (ELL) students performed relatively well, ranking 180 out of 1,529 California middle schools in this subgroup in 2022-2023, suggesting that the school may be providing effective support and resources for its ELL students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

146 North St.
Maxwell, CA 95955-0788

(530) 438-2401

District: Maxwell Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1885^th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,557

Students who attend Maxwell Middle usually attend:

High:

Maxwell Senior High

Feeder schools for Maxwell Middle:

Elementary:

Maxwell Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 21.4

Number of students: 95

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

53.7%

White:

44.2%

American Indian:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Maxwell Middle ranks worse than 67.9% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.3. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (53.7%), White (44.2%), American Indian (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Maxwell Middle is 21.4. (See more...)

Compare Maxwell Middle employs 4.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Maxwell Middle is $7,557.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Maxwell Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Maxwell Middle 1885^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Maxwell Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Maxwell Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Maxwell Unified 824^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Maxwell Middle

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Rank History for all students at Maxwell Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	28.46	1707^th	2480	31.2%
2019	35.60	1600^th	2715	41.1%
2022	48.21	1228^th	2740	55.2%
2023	29.88	1824^th	2802	34.9%
2024	28.30	1885^th	2777	32.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Maxwell Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	69.45	180^th	1529	88.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Maxwell Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	40.32	1247^th	2230	44.1%
2019	47.12	1103^rd	2369	53.4%
2022	55.97	843^rd	2458	65.7%
2023	44.68	1186^th	2549	53.5%
2024	36.81	1499^th	2575	41.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Maxwell Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	34.90	1447^th	2380	39.2%
2022	40.61	1325^th	2509	47.2%
2023	28.88	1703^rd	2547	33.1%
2024	31.49	1616^th	2546	36.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Maxwell Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	40.59	1237^th	2273	45.6%
2019	44.83	1161^st	2407	51.8%
2022	54.88	938^th	2527	62.9%
2023	29.48	1685^th	2558	34.1%
2024	30.07	1673^rd	2547	34.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Maxwell Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	35.64	1312^th	2072	36.7%
2019	41.03	1218^th	2213	45.0%
2022	53.59	897^th	2359	62.0%
2023	32.10	1555^th	2391	35.0%
2024	28.72	1690^th	2383	29.1%

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Rank History for White students at Maxwell Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	32.83	1047^th	1555	32.7%
2024	19.11	1265^th	1535	17.6%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Maxwell Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	29	0	0	33	1	1	0	64
2018	32	0	1	33	3	1	1	71
2019	26	0	1	39	2	2	1	71
2020	36	0	0	53	1	0	1	91
2021	28	3	0	52	2	0	3	88
2022	35	0	0	51	3	0	2	91
2023	30	0	0	48	3	0	2	83
2024	42	0	0	51	2	0	0	95

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Maxwell Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	64	2.9	21.4	79.7
2018	71	2.4	29.3	78.9
2019	71	2.4	29.3	73.2
2020	91	n/a	n/a	69.2
2021	88	4.2	20.5	80.7
2022	91	4.5	19.9	56
2023	83	3.1	26.1	56.6
2024	95	4.4	21.4	57.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Maxwell Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	64	2.9	21.4	79.7
2018	71	2.4	29.3	78.9
2019	71	2.4	29.3	73.2
2020	91	n/a	n/a	69.2
2021	88	4.2	20.5	80.7
2022	91	4.5	19.9	56
2023	83	3.1	26.1	56.6
2024	95	4.4	21.4	57.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Maxwell Middle

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$7,557

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Maxwell Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1600^th of 2715 Middle schools	Ranks 1824^th of 2802 Middle schools	6.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Maxwell Middle)	27.3	29.6	2.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Maxwell Unified)	27.3	29.6	2.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	48.5	44.2	4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Maxwell Middle)	27.3	25.9	1.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Maxwell Unified)	27.3	25.9	1.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (California)	38.5	33.2	5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Maxwell Middle)	30.4	25	5.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Maxwell Unified)	30.4	25	5.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	51.4	47.4	3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Maxwell Middle)	33.3	21.4	11.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Maxwell Unified)	33.3	21.4	11.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (California)	37.9	33.2	4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Maxwell Middle)	47.6	36	11.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Maxwell Unified)	47.6	36	11.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	49.4	45.7	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Maxwell Middle)	28.6	24	4.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Maxwell Unified)	28.6	24	4.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (California)	36.6	29.9	6.7%
8th Grade Science (Maxwell Middle)	28.6	11.5	17%
8th Grade Science (Maxwell Unified)	28.6	11.5	17%
8th Grade Science (California)	30.8	28.8	2.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	71	83	16.9%
African American	0	0
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	39	48	23.1%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	26	30	15.4%
Two or More Races	1	2	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	73.2%	56.6%	16.6%

Schools Near Maxwell Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)						Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Maxwell Middle	Public	6-8	146 North St.	Maxwell	95955	Colusa County	Maxwell Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 438-2401	95	4	21.4	57.9%	42 (44.2%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (53.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28.3	1885^th of 2777 public middle schools	32.1%		29.9	1824^th of 2802 public middle schools	34.9%	61		7.1	7.1			41.7	35.7	25.0	34.8			25.0	10.7	18.5	18.7	$7,557
Williams Upper Elementary	Public	4-6	300 Eleventh St.	Williams	95987	Colusa County	Williams Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 473-5304	290	12	24.1	95.5%	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	280 (96.6%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)								(n/a)	13.0		13.0	21.4	18.3	29.4			22.8	10.2	8.6	17.7			12.0	$6,696
George T. Egling Middle	Public	4-8	813 Webster St.	Colusa	95932	Colusa County	Colusa Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 458-7631	509	28	18.0	76.2%	97 (19.1%)	3 (0.6%)	379 (74.5%)	5 (1.0%)	13 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.4%)	33.2	1693^rd of 2777 public middle schools	39.0%		37.5	1545^th of 2802 public middle schools	44.9%	148	18.1	21.4	19.7	25.0	35.0	30.1	34.2	29.4	31.1	39.5	17.1	25.3	25.4	24.5	25.9	$6,173
Willows Intermediate	Public	6-8	1145 West Cedar St.	Willows	95988	Glenn County	Willows Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 934-6633	316	15	20.7	79.7%	126 (39.9%)	5 (1.6%)	152 (48.1%)	11 (3.5%)	9 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.1%)	22.2	2157^th of 2777 public middle schools	22.3%		20.6	2234^th of 2802 public middle schools	20.3%	77		12.9	12.9			30.8	27.1	19.8	26.0			26.2	15.1	9.9	17.2	$9,073

Frequently Asked Questions about Maxwell Middle

What district is Maxwell Middle in?

Maxwell Unified

Is Maxwell Middle a good school?

Maxwell Middle ranks 1885^th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Maxwell Middle attend?

Students who attend Maxwell Middle usually go on to attend Maxwell Senior High

What is the racial makeup of Maxwell Middle?

Students at Maxwell Middle are 54% Hispanic, 44% White, 2% American Indian.

How many students attend Maxwell Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 95 students attended Maxwell Middle.

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