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#4908 of 9,539 schools in CA

Mattie Lou Maxwell

Elementary School · Magnolia Elementary · Anaheim, CA

A Magnolia Elementary elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2613 West Orange Ave., Anaheim, CA 92804

  • Math 30% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 35% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-16.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.2 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+7.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.9:1
District spending per student$19,184
Chronic Absenteeism32.1%

Students at Mattie Lou Maxwell score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency30%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency35%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 32% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
60%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
58%
ELA
48%
2011
Math
56%
ELA
45%
2012
Math
64%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
34%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
44%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
39%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
46%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
30%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

87.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Mattie Lou Maxwell sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 75Very Walkable
  • Transit 35Some Transit
  • Bike 68Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,744/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Anaheim), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$74,588

Median home value

$729,700

Median rent

$1,990/mo

College educated

23%

Homeownership

41.2%

Poverty rate

16.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92804; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Anaheim Magnolia Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7privateK–120.3 mi54Compare →
Dr. Albert Schweitzer Leadership AcademyEnrollment path unverified8.5K–60.6 mi513Compare →
Montessori House of ChildrenPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–80.7 mi6Compare →
Walt DisneyEnrollment path unverified8.0K–60.7 mi552Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Magnolia Elementary

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#8 of 9
District spending per student
$19,184NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mattie Lou Maxwell is listed in Magnolia Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mattie Lou Maxwell

Mattie Lou Maxwell is a public elementary school in Anaheim, CA, part of Magnolia Elementary, serving approximately 591 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,908 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mattie Lou Maxwell

What grades does Mattie Lou Maxwell serve?

Mattie Lou Maxwell serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Mattie Lou Maxwell?

Mattie Lou Maxwell has an enrollment of approximately 591 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mattie Lou Maxwell?

The student-teacher ratio at Mattie Lou Maxwell is 21.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mattie Lou Maxwell rank in CA?

Mattie Lou Maxwell ranks #4,908 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Mattie Lou Maxwell's MySchoolScout rating?

Mattie Lou Maxwell has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Mattie Lou Maxwell?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mattie Lou Maxwell has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Mattie Lou Maxwell a charter school?

No, Mattie Lou Maxwell is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mattie Lou Maxwell a Title I school?

No, Mattie Lou Maxwell is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mattie Lou Maxwell?

87.6% of students at Mattie Lou Maxwell qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
591
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.1%
Area population (ZIP 92804)
83,435
Area average commute
28.7 min
Area median age
36.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92804; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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