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#6543 of 8,552 schools in TX

Maxdale EL

Elementary School · Killeen ISD · Killeen, TX

A Killeen ISD elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

2600 WESTWOOD DR, Killeen, TX 76549

  • Math 36% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 50% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-7.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.3 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+0.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$11,818
Chronic Absenteeism25.7%

Students at Maxdale EL score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency36%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency50%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
64%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
78%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
78%
ELA
68%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
40%
2024
Math
36%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (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 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

74.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Maxdale EL 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,913/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Killeen), 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

$62,536

Median home value

$202,100

Median rent

$1,363/mo

College educated

23.1%

Homeownership

53.9%

Poverty rate

16.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76549; 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
Pershing Park ELEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–51.2 mi1,003Compare →
Willow Springs ELEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–51.2 mi658Compare →
Venable Village ELEnrollment path unverified3.2PK–51.5 mi684Compare →
Maude Moore Wood ELEnrollment path unverified8.8PK–5Not available696Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Killeen ISD

Schools in district
54
Rank in district
#33 of 50
District spending per student
$11,818NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Maxdale EL is listed in KILLEEN ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Maxdale EL

Maxdale EL is a public elementary school in Killeen, TX, part of Killeen ISD, serving approximately 534 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #6,543 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Maxdale EL

What grades does Maxdale EL serve?

Maxdale EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Maxdale EL?

Maxdale EL has an enrollment of approximately 534 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Maxdale EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Maxdale EL is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Maxdale EL rank in TX?

Maxdale EL ranks #6,543 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Maxdale EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Maxdale EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Maxdale EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Maxdale EL has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Maxdale EL a charter school?

No, Maxdale EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Maxdale EL a Title I school?

No, Maxdale EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maxdale EL?

74.7% of students at Maxdale EL 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
534
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Bell County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.7%
Area population (ZIP 76549)
56,083
Area average commute
24.5 min
Area median age
29.3
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 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 76549; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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