Very Good
#141 of 864 schools in NM
Top 16% in state
Maxwell High
High School · Maxwell · Maxwell, NM
A high school in Maxwell, NM where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 275, Maxwell, NM 87728
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Maxwell High score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2012–2022), then recovered 30 points since 2016, reaching 50% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Maxwell High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$37,125
Median home value
$85,000
Median rent
$575/mo
College educated
11.1%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87728; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Maxwell
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $29,038NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Maxwell High is listed in MAXWELL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Maxwell High
Maxwell High is a public high school in Maxwell, NM, part of Maxwell, serving approximately 35 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #141 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
What's said publicly about Maxwell High
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maxwell High
What grades does Maxwell High serve?
Maxwell High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Maxwell High?
Maxwell High has an enrollment of approximately 35 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maxwell High?
The student-teacher ratio at Maxwell High is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Maxwell High rank in NM?
Maxwell High ranks #141 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Maxwell High's MySchoolScout rating?
Maxwell High 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 High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maxwell High has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Maxwell High a charter school?
No, Maxwell High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Maxwell High a Title I school?
No, Maxwell High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maxwell High?
100.0% of students at Maxwell High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 35
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Colfax County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.0%
- Phone
- (575) 375-2371
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 87728)
- 464
- Area median age
- 37.9
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 87728; 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, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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