Very Good
#1912 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 20% in state
Maxwell Academy (pk-8)
Elementary School · Duarte Unified · Duarte, CA
A Duarte Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
1620 Huntington Dr., Duarte, CA 91010
- Math 34% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Maxwell Academy (pk-8) score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Maxwell Academy (pk-8) 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,475/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Duarte), 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
$98,189
Median home value
$691,600
Median rent
$2,035/mo
College educated
30.9%
Homeownership
62.8%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91010; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (pk-8)Enrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 501 | Compare → |
| Mountain ParkEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Opportunities for Learning - DuarteCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 165 | Compare → |
| Immaculate Conception Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 118 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Duarte Unified
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $18,388NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Maxwell Academy (pk-8) is listed in Duarte Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Maxwell Academy (pk-8)
Maxwell Academy (pk-8) is a public elementary school in Duarte, CA, part of Duarte Unified, serving approximately 439 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,912 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maxwell Academy (pk-8)
What grades does Maxwell Academy (pk-8) serve?
Maxwell Academy (pk-8) serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Maxwell Academy (pk-8)?
Maxwell Academy (pk-8) has an enrollment of approximately 439 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maxwell Academy (pk-8)?
The student-teacher ratio at Maxwell Academy (pk-8) is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Maxwell Academy (pk-8) rank in CA?
Maxwell Academy (pk-8) ranks #1,912 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Maxwell Academy (pk-8)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Maxwell Academy (pk-8) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Maxwell Academy (pk-8)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maxwell Academy (pk-8) has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Maxwell Academy (pk-8) a charter school?
No, Maxwell Academy (pk-8) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Maxwell Academy (pk-8) a Title I school?
No, Maxwell Academy (pk-8) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maxwell Academy (pk-8)?
66.5% of students at Maxwell Academy (pk-8) 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 439
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.0%
- Phone
- (626) 599-5300
- Area population (ZIP 91010)
- 27,245
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 91010; 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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