7.3avg / 10

Maxwell Unified School District

School District · Maxwell, California

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 350

Teachers (FTE): 20

Avg Rating

7.3

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

350

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.5:1

Avg Rating

7.3

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

350

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.5:1

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How this district compares

California rank

#154 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.0

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,438

+$1,791 vs California median

District size

350 students

Smaller than California median

The short answer

Maxwell Unified ranks #154 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Maxwell Unified's schools with real test data average 7.3/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Maxwell SR High (7.4/10), Maxwell Middle (7.4/10), and Maxwell Elementary (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Maxwell Unified

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Maxwell SR High	7.4 / 10	High	—	116
2	Maxwell Middle	7.4 / 10	Middle	—	95
3	Maxwell Elementary	7.0 / 10	Elementary	—	139

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About Maxwell Unified

Maxwell Unified is a Maxwell, California school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 350 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.5:1. District-level spending was $19,438 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 7.3/10, Maxwell Unified is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Maxwell SR High, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.

In standardized testing, Maxwell Unified students show an average math proficiency of 34.0% and ELA proficiency of 41.2%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Maxwell Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency34.0%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency41.2%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Maxwell Unified with test data.

Schools in Maxwell Unified

3 schools

Elementary Schools1

Middle Schools1

High Schools1

District Details

State: California
City: Maxwell
Total Enrollment: 350
Teachers (FTE): 20
District spending per student: $19,438NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 22.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Maxwell Unified?

Maxwell Unified has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Maxwell Unified?

The average composite rating for Maxwell Unified is 7.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Maxwell Unified?

Maxwell Unified's district-level spending was $19,438 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Maxwell Unified?

The average student-teacher ratio in Maxwell Unified is 17.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Maxwell Unified?

Maxwell SR High is the highest-rated school in Maxwell Unified with a composite score of 7.4/10.

What are the test scores in Maxwell Unified?

Across schools in Maxwell Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Maxwell Unified compare to other districts in California?

Maxwell Unified has an average school rating of 7.3/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 7.3/10
Math Proficiency: 34.0%
ELA Proficiency: 41.2%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.