Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elem School

Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School serves 560 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Lexington, with a distinctive dual-language program that sets it apart from traditional elementary schools. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15.1 to 1 with 37 full-time equivalent teachers, providing solid classroom support for its immersion approach. Academically, Maxwell demonstrates strong performance with a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #149 out of 1,288 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 88th percentile.

The school shows particular strength in reading and language arts, with 58% of students scoring proficient or above, while 51% achieve proficiency in mathematics. This academic success is notable given the school's community context and specialized bilingual focus. Located on Woodland Avenue, Maxwell serves a diverse community where the median household income is $27,711 and 34% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The school's Spanish immersion model provides valuable language learning opportunities for students from various backgrounds, preparing them with bilingual skills in an increasingly connected world. The school operates within Lexington's urban environment, offering families access to both specialized language education and the resources of Kentucky's second-largest city.