Maxwell School District
School District · Maxwell, New Mexico
Avg Rating
8.8
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
104
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
Avg Rating
8.8
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
104
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
Evaluating Maxwell?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Maxwell as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Maxwell Elementary
Maxwell · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Maxwell High
Maxwell · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Mexico rank
#3 of 88
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.5
above New Mexico avg
Per-pupil spending
$29,038
+$10,067 vs New Mexico median
District size
104 students
Smaller than New Mexico median
Top-Rated Schools in Maxwell
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maxwell Elementary | 9.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Maxwell High | 7.8 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $29,038 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 8.8/10, Maxwell is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Maxwell Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.7/10.
In standardized testing, Maxwell students show an average math proficiency of 23.9% and ELA proficiency of 42.5%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Maxwell with test data.
Schools in Maxwell
3 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- New Mexico
- City
- Maxwell
- Total Enrollment
- 104
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- District spending per student
- $29,038NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 27.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 8.8/10. 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?
Maxwell's district-level spending was $29,038 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?
The average student-teacher ratio in Maxwell is 8.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Maxwell?
Maxwell Elementary is the highest-rated school in Maxwell with a composite score of 9.7/10.
What are the test scores in Maxwell?
Across schools in Maxwell with test data, the average math proficiency is 23.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.5%. 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 8.8/10 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 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
- 8.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 23.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.5%
How we rate schools
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Compare Maxwell with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Roswell (22)
- Rio Rancho (21)
- Farmington (20)
- Clovis (18)
- Hobbs (18)
- Central (17)
- Los Lunas (16)
- Alamogordo (15)
- Carlsbad (14)
- Deming (13)
- Espanola (13)
- Grants (12)
- Bernalillo (11)
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- Artesia (10)
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- Lovington (10)
- West Las Vegas (10)
- Silver City (9)
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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