Excellent
#291 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 16% in state
Maxwell Intermediate School
Middle School · Greenfield-central Com Schools · Maxwell, IN
A Greenfield-central Com Schools middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
102 N Main St, Maxwell, IN 46154
- Math 58% vs IN 43% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Maxwell Intermediate School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 53% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Maxwell Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low200/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
College educated
0%
Homeownership
0%
Poverty rate
0%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46154; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 4–6 | 4.6 mi | 458 | Compare → |
| Mt Vernon Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–8 | 4.7 mi | 1,105 | 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.
Greenfield-central Com Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,144NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Maxwell Intermediate School is listed in Greenfield-Central Com Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Maxwell Intermediate School
Maxwell Intermediate School is a public middle school in Maxwell, IN, part of Greenfield-central Com Schools, serving approximately 457 students in grades 4th-6th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #291 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maxwell Intermediate School
What grades does Maxwell Intermediate School serve?
Maxwell Intermediate School serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Maxwell Intermediate School?
Maxwell Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 457 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maxwell Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maxwell Intermediate School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Maxwell Intermediate School rank in IN?
Maxwell Intermediate School ranks #291 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Maxwell Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Maxwell Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maxwell Intermediate School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Maxwell Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Maxwell Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Maxwell Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Maxwell Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maxwell Intermediate School?
40.9% of students at Maxwell Intermediate School 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
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 457
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hancock County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.5%
- Phone
- (317) 326-3121
- Area population (ZIP 46154)
- 175
- Area median age
- 14.4
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 · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. 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 46154; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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