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7.3 avg / 10

Maxwell School District

School District · Maxwell, New Mexico

Students: 104
Teachers (FTE): 12

Avg Rating

7.3

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$29,038

Student-Teacher Ratio

8.7:1

How this district compares

New Mexico rank

#20 of 88

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.0

above New Mexico avg

Per-pupil spending

$29,038

+$10,067 vs New Mexico median

District size

104 students

Smaller than New Mexico median

About Maxwell

Maxwell is a Maxwell, New Mexico school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 104 students with a student-teacher ratio of 8.7:1. The district invests $29,038 per student annually.

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

The highest-rated school in the district is Maxwell High, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.

In standardized testing, Maxwell students show an average math proficiency of 28.3% and ELA proficiency of 58.3%.

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

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 28.3%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 58.3%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Maxwell with test data.

Schools in Maxwell

3 schools
Elementary Schools 1
Maxwell Elementary
5.7
Middle Schools 1
Maxwell Middle
—
High Schools 1
Maxwell High
9.0

District Details

State
New Mexico
City
Maxwell
Total Enrollment
104
Teachers (FTE)
12
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Maxwell?

Maxwell 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?

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

What is the per-pupil spending in Maxwell?

Maxwell spends $29,038 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Maxwell?

The average student-teacher ratio in Maxwell is 8.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Maxwell?

Maxwell High is the highest-rated school in Maxwell with a composite score of 9.0/10.

What are the test scores in Maxwell?

Across schools in Maxwell with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Maxwell compare to other districts in New Mexico?

Maxwell has an average school rating of 7.3/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Mexico 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.3/10
Math Proficiency
28.3%
ELA Proficiency
58.3%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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

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