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Maxwell High School

Summary:

Maxwell High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Maxwell, Nebraska, with a total enrollment of 147 students. The school is part of the Maxwell Public Schools district, which is ranked 142 out of 212 districts in Nebraska and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Maxwell High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (82.99%) compared to nearby North Platte High School (77.39%) and Brady High School (95.83%), it has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Nebraska high schools, with a ranking of 167 out of 215 schools in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's test scores are generally lower than the state averages, with only 29.63% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ACT/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 33.35%. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 39.46% to 45.45%, suggesting a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Despite these challenges, Maxwell High School has shown some signs of improvement, as its ranking has fluctuated over the years, and its male students have performed better than the female students, ranking 65 out of 135 Nebraska high schools in the 2022-2023 school year. Interestingly, the school's low-income students have also performed better than the state average, ranking 39 out of 89 Nebraska high schools in the 2022-2023 school year. While Maxwell High School's performance is generally lower than the state averages, it appears to be performing better than the nearby North Platte High School, which has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Nebraska high schools.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 415 E Hwy 30
       Maxwell, NE  69151-0188

(308) 582-4585

District: Maxwell Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,988 Help


Feeder schools for Maxwell High School:

Elementary:    Maxwell Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.2 Help
Number of students:  139

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.2%
Hispanic:
12.9%
African American:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Maxwell High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.23. (See more...)
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Compare Details Maxwell High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.29. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Maxwell High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.2%), Hispanic (12.9%), African American (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Maxwell High School is 10.2. (See more...)
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Compare Maxwell High School employs 13.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Maxwell High School is $18,988.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Maxwell High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Maxwell Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Maxwell Public Schools 133rd of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Maxwell High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Maxwell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 19.92 213th 226 5.8%
2007 10.74 219th 227 3.5%
2008 30.26 224th 245 8.6%
2009 47.35 169th 243 30.5%
2010 43.61 177th 254 30.3%
2011 45.20 156th 246 36.6%
2012 53.99 123rd 255 51.8%
2013 47.27 139th 248 44.0%
2014 44.65 151st 252 40.1%
2015 18.58 235th 256 8.2%
2016 23.82 220th 255 13.7%
2017 9.49 223rd 236 5.5%
2019 11.48 234th 247 5.3%
2021 12.89 206th 223 7.6%
2022 51.38 123rd 249 50.6%
2023 64.23 85th 238 64.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Maxwell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 75.61 21st 118 82.2%
2023 68.04 38th 144 73.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Maxwell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 54.33 76th 150 49.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Maxwell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.46 131st 153 14.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Maxwell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 5.29 219th 222 1.4%
2021 10.84 198th 204 2.9%
2022 58.25 94th 234 59.8%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Maxwell High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Maxwell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 72.59 36th 249 85.5%
2007 67.60 62nd 247 74.9%
2008 70.36 52nd 252 79.4%
2009 63.02 92nd 251 63.3%
2010 12.64 241st 249 3.2%
2011 60.26 97th 252 61.5%
2012 57.10 110th 245 55.1%
2013 38.02 178th 247 27.9%
2014 40.72 165th 247 33.2%
2015 75.94 39th 242 83.9%
2016 14.37 224th 246 8.9%
2017 17.23 188th 219 14.2%
2019 8.26 206th 217 5.1%
2021 7.88 200th 209 4.3%
2023 23.29 167th 215 22.3%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Maxwell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.06 69th 83 16.9%
2023 48.56 39th 89 56.2%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Maxwell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 6.16 137th 142 3.5%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Maxwell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.87 65th 135 51.9%
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Rank History for high school White students at Maxwell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 6.80 200th 207 3.4%
2021 4.82 196th 200 2.0%
2023 12.26 186th 206 9.7%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska 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.

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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Maxwell High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 109 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 109
1989 117 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 117
1990 111 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 114
1991 105 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 106
1992 120 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 120
1993 99 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 99
1994 89 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 90
1995 89 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 90
1996 89 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 90
1997 111 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 112
1998 115 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 117
1999 131 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 1 133
2000 138 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 138
2001 140 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 140
2002 138 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 138
2003 138 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 138
2004 132 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 133
2005 144 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 146
2006 152 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 154
2007 147 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 148
2008 146 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 150
2009 148 2 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 154
2010 150 4 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 158
2011 132 1 0 9 0 0 3 0 145
2012 121 1 0 6 0 0 5 0 133
2013 126 1 0 4 0 0 5 0 136
2014 115 0 0 8 0 0 5 0 128
2015 107 0 0 9 0 0 4 0 120
2016 110 3 0 10 1 0 4 0 128
2017 128 4 1 10 0 0 4 0 147
2018 131 3 1 11 1 0 4 0 151
2019 135 2 1 15 1 0 5 0 159
2020 138 0 0 18 1 0 4 0 161
2021 142 0 0 16 1 0 3 0 162
2022 124 1 0 17 0 0 1 0 143
2023 122 1 0 22 0 0 2 0 147
2024 117 2 0 18 0 0 2 0 139

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 109 10.0 10.9 0
1989 117 8.9 13.1 0
1990 114 10.7 10.6 0
1991 106 10.6 10.0 0
1992 120 10.0 12.0 n/a
1993 99 10.5 9.4 0
1994 90 9.9 9.1 0
1995 90 9.9 9.1 0
1996 90 9.9 9.1 0
1997 112 9.9 11.3 0
1998 117 9.5 12.3 0
1999 133 10.5 12.7 0
2000 138 10.2 13.5 0
2001 140 11.7 12.0 0
2002 138 12.7 10.9 29
2003 138 12.7 10.9 29
2004 133 12.8 10.4 38.3
2005 146 13.1 11.1 38.4
2006 154 13.1 11.8 31.2
2007 148 14.2 10.4 31.1
2008 150 14.7 10.2 20.7
2009 154 14.1 10.9 29.9
2010 158 15.5 10.1 31.6
2011 145 15.3 9.4 32.4
2012 133 13.0 10.1 26.3
2013 136 11.2 12.0 33.1
2014 128 11.3 11.2 31.3
2015 120 12.0 10.0 30
2016 128 12.0 10.6 34.4
2017 147 13.2 11.1 34
2018 151 13.3 11.3 39.1
2019 159 13.3 11.9 44.7
2020 161 11.3 14.2 46.6
2021 162 13.5 11.9 44.4
2022 143 11.0 12.9 45.5
2023 147 13.9 10.5 39.5
2024 139 13.6 10.2 48.2

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 109 10.0 10.9 0
1989 117 8.9 13.1 0
1990 114 10.7 10.6 0
1991 106 10.6 10.0 0
1992 120 10.0 12.0 n/a
1993 99 10.5 9.4 0
1994 90 9.9 9.1 0
1995 90 9.9 9.1 0
1996 90 9.9 9.1 0
1997 112 9.9 11.3 0
1998 117 9.5 12.3 0
1999 133 10.5 12.7 0
2000 138 10.2 13.5 0
2001 140 11.7 12.0 0
2002 138 12.7 10.9 29
2003 138 12.7 10.9 29
2004 133 12.8 10.4 38.3
2005 146 13.1 11.1 38.4
2006 154 13.1 11.8 31.2
2007 148 14.2 10.4 31.1
2008 150 14.7 10.2 20.7
2009 154 14.1 10.9 29.9
2010 158 15.5 10.1 31.6
2011 145 15.3 9.4 32.4
2012 133 13.0 10.1 26.3
2013 136 11.2 12.0 33.1
2014 128 11.3 11.2 31.3
2015 120 12.0 10.0 30
2016 128 12.0 10.6 34.4
2017 147 13.2 11.1 34
2018 151 13.3 11.3 39.1
2019 159 13.3 11.9 44.7
2020 161 11.3 14.2 46.6
2021 162 13.5 11.9 44.4
2022 143 11.0 12.9 45.5
2023 147 13.9 10.5 39.5
2024 139 13.6 10.2 48.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Maxwell High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $163 (0.9%) $14,727 (81.6%) $18,055
2020 $415 (2.4%) $13,439 (79.3%) $16,947
2021 $522 (2.7%) $15,288 (80.1%) $19,096
2022 $295 (1.5%) $15,779 (79.7%) $19,788
2023 $414 (2.2%) $15,599 (82.2%) $18,988

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Maxwell High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 234th of 247 Middle schoolsRanks 85th of 238 Middle schools
 59%
Ranks 206th of 217 High schoolsRanks 167th of 215 High schools
 17.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Maxwell High School)3961
 22%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Maxwell Public Schools)3961
 22%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4954
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Maxwell High School)2973
 44%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Maxwell Public Schools)2973
 44%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4866
 18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Maxwell High School)3138
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Maxwell Public Schools)3138
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5046
 4%
8th Grade Science (Maxwell High School)4669
 23%
   8th Grade Science (Maxwell Public Schools)4669
 23%
   8th Grade Science (Nebraska)6263
 1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Maxwell High School)16.129.6
 13.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Maxwell Public Schools)16.129.6
 13.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)37.433.4
 4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Maxwell High School)12.922.2
 9.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Maxwell Public Schools)12.922.2
 9.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)30.926.2
 4.6%
11th Grade Science (Maxwell High School)16.114.8
 1.3%
   11th Grade Science (Maxwell Public Schools)16.114.8
 1.3%
   11th Grade Science (Nebraska)26.425.3
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students159147
 7.5%
African American21
 50%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic1522
 46.7%
Pacific Islander00
White135122
 9.6%
Two or More Races52
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.7%39.5%
 5.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Maxwell High School

Maxwell High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Maxwell Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 139 students attended Maxwell High School.

Students at Maxwell High School are 84% White, 13% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.


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