Is Maxwell High School a good school?

Maxwell High School ranks in the bottom 22.3% of Nebraska high schools.

How many students attend Maxwell High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 147 students attended Maxwell High School.

What is the racial makeup of Maxwell High School?

Students at Maxwell High School are 83% White, 15% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Maxwell High School?

Maxwell High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Maxwell Elementary School

Maxwell High School

Summary:

Maxwell High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Maxwell, Nebraska, with a total enrollment of 147 students. The school is part of the Maxwell Public Schools district, which is ranked 142 out of 212 districts in Nebraska and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Maxwell High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (82.99%) compared to nearby North Platte High School (77.39%) and Brady High School (95.83%), it has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Nebraska high schools, with a ranking of 167 out of 215 schools in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's test scores are generally lower than the state averages, with only 29.63% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ACT/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 33.35%. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 39.46% to 45.45%, suggesting a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Despite these challenges, Maxwell High School has shown some signs of improvement, as its ranking has fluctuated over the years, and its male students have performed better than the female students, ranking 65 out of 135 Nebraska high schools in the 2022-2023 school year. Interestingly, the school's low-income students have also performed better than the state average, ranking 39 out of 89 Nebraska high schools in the 2022-2023 school year. While Maxwell High School's performance is generally lower than the state averages, it appears to be performing better than the nearby North Platte High School, which has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Nebraska high schools.

Detail:

Public 7-12

415 E Hwy 30
Maxwell, NE 69151-0188

(308) 582-4585

District: Maxwell Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
167^th of 215 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,988

Feeder schools for Maxwell High School:

Elementary:

Maxwell Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.5

Number of students: 147

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.0%

Hispanic:

15.0%

Two or more races:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Maxwell High School ranks better than 64.1% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.23. (See more...)

Compare Details Maxwell High School ranks worse than 77.7% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.29. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Maxwell High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83%), Hispanic (15%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Maxwell High School is 10.5. (See more...)

Compare Maxwell High School employs 13.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Maxwell High School is $18,988.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Maxwell High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Maxwell High School 84^th of 234 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Maxwell High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

SchoolDigger ranks Maxwell High School 167^th of 215 Nebraska public high schools. (See Maxwell High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Male students:

White students:

Maxwell Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Maxwell Public Schools 142^nd of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Maxwell High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Maxwell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	19.92	213^th	226	5.8%
2007	10.74	219^th	227	3.5%
2008	30.26	224^th	245	8.6%
2009	47.35	169^th	243	30.5%
2010	43.61	177^th	254	30.3%
2011	45.20	156^th	246	36.6%
2012	53.99	123^rd	255	51.8%
2013	47.27	139^th	248	44.0%
2014	44.65	151^st	252	40.1%
2015	18.58	235^th	256	8.2%
2016	23.82	220^th	255	13.7%
2017	9.49	223^rd	236	5.5%
2019	11.48	234^th	247	5.3%
2021	12.89	206^th	223	7.6%
2022	51.38	123^rd	249	50.6%
2023	64.23	85^th	238	64.3%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Maxwell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	75.61	21^st	118	82.2%
2023	68.04	38^th	144	73.6%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Maxwell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	54.33	76^th	150	49.3%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Maxwell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	22.46	131^st	153	14.4%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Maxwell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2019	5.29	219^th	222	1.4%
2021	10.84	198^th	204	2.9%
2022	58.25	94^th	234	59.8%

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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Maxwell High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Maxwell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	72.59	36^th	249	85.5%
2007	67.60	62^nd	247	74.9%
2008	70.36	52^nd	252	79.4%
2009	63.02	92^nd	251	63.3%
2010	12.64	241^st	249	3.2%
2011	60.26	97^th	252	61.5%
2012	57.10	110^th	245	55.1%
2013	38.02	178^th	247	27.9%
2014	40.72	165^th	247	33.2%
2015	75.94	39^th	242	83.9%
2016	14.37	224^th	246	8.9%
2017	17.23	188^th	219	14.2%
2019	8.26	206^th	217	5.1%
2021	7.88	200^th	209	4.3%
2023	23.29	167^th	215	22.3%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Maxwell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	23.06	69^th	83	16.9%
2023	48.56	39^th	89	56.2%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Maxwell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	6.16	137^th	142	3.5%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Maxwell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	51.87	65^th	135	51.9%

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Rank History for high school White students at Maxwell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2019	6.80	200^th	207	3.4%
2021	4.82	196^th	200	2.0%
2023	12.26	186^th	206	9.7%

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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Maxwell High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	109	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	109
1989	117	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	117
1990	111	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	114
1991	105	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	106
1992	120	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	120
1993	99	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	99
1994	89	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	90
1995	89	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	90
1996	89	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	90
1997	111	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	112
1998	115	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	117
1999	131	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	133
2000	138	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	138
2001	140	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	140
2002	138	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	138
2003	138	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	138
2004	132	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	133
2005	144	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	146
2006	152	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	154
2007	147	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	148
2008	146	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	150
2009	148	2	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	154
2010	150	4	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	158
2011	132	1	0	9	0	0	3	0	145
2012	121	1	0	6	0	0	5	0	133
2013	126	1	0	4	0	0	5	0	136
2014	115	0	0	8	0	0	5	0	128
2015	107	0	0	9	0	0	4	0	120
2016	110	3	0	10	1	0	4	0	128
2017	128	4	1	10	0	0	4	0	147
2018	131	3	1	11	1	0	4	0	151
2019	135	2	1	15	1	0	5	0	159
2020	138	0	0	18	1	0	4	0	161
2021	142	0	0	16	1	0	3	0	162
2022	124	1	0	17	0	0	1	0	143
2023	122	1	0	22	0	0	2	0	147

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Maxwell High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	109	10.0	10.9	0
1989	117	8.9	13.1	0
1990	114	10.7	10.6	0
1991	106	10.6	10.0	0
1992	120	10.0	12.0	n/a
1993	99	10.5	9.4	0
1994	90	9.9	9.1	0
1995	90	9.9	9.1	0
1996	90	9.9	9.1	0
1997	112	9.9	11.3	0
1998	117	9.5	12.3	0
1999	133	10.5	12.7	0
2000	138	10.2	13.5	0
2001	140	11.7	12.0	0
2002	138	12.7	10.9	29
2003	138	12.7	10.9	29
2004	133	12.8	10.4	38.3
2005	146	13.1	11.1	38.4
2006	154	13.1	11.8	31.2
2007	148	14.2	10.4	31.1
2008	150	14.7	10.2	20.7
2009	154	14.1	10.9	29.9
2010	158	15.5	10.1	31.6
2011	145	15.3	9.4	32.4
2012	133	13.0	10.1	26.3
2013	136	11.2	12.0	33.1
2014	128	11.3	11.2	31.3
2015	120	12.0	10.0	30
2016	128	12.0	10.6	34.4
2017	147	13.2	11.1	34
2018	151	13.3	11.3	39.1
2019	159	13.3	11.9	44.7
2020	161	11.3	14.2	46.6
2021	162	13.5	11.9	44.4
2022	143	11.0	12.9	45.5
2023	147	13.9	10.5	39.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Maxwell High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	109	10.0	10.9	0
1989	117	8.9	13.1	0
1990	114	10.7	10.6	0
1991	106	10.6	10.0	0
1992	120	10.0	12.0	n/a
1993	99	10.5	9.4	0
1994	90	9.9	9.1	0
1995	90	9.9	9.1	0
1996	90	9.9	9.1	0
1997	112	9.9	11.3	0
1998	117	9.5	12.3	0
1999	133	10.5	12.7	0
2000	138	10.2	13.5	0
2001	140	11.7	12.0	0
2002	138	12.7	10.9	29
2003	138	12.7	10.9	29
2004	133	12.8	10.4	38.3
2005	146	13.1	11.1	38.4
2006	154	13.1	11.8	31.2
2007	148	14.2	10.4	31.1
2008	150	14.7	10.2	20.7
2009	154	14.1	10.9	29.9
2010	158	15.5	10.1	31.6
2011	145	15.3	9.4	32.4
2012	133	13.0	10.1	26.3
2013	136	11.2	12.0	33.1
2014	128	11.3	11.2	31.3
2015	120	12.0	10.0	30
2016	128	12.0	10.6	34.4
2017	147	13.2	11.1	34
2018	151	13.3	11.3	39.1
2019	159	13.3	11.9	44.7
2020	161	11.3	14.2	46.6
2021	162	13.5	11.9	44.4
2022	143	11.0	12.9	45.5
2023	147	13.9	10.5	39.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Maxwell High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$163 (0.9%)	$14,727 (81.6%)	$18,055
2020	$415 (2.4%)	$13,439 (79.3%)	$16,947
2021	$522 (2.7%)	$15,288 (80.1%)	$19,096
2022	$295 (1.5%)	$15,779 (79.7%)	$19,788
2023	$414 (2.2%)	$15,599 (82.2%)	$18,988

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Maxwell High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 234^th of 247 Middle schools	Ranks 85^th of 238 Middle schools	59%
Ranks 206^th of 217 High schools	Ranks 167^th of 215 High schools	17.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Maxwell High School)	39	61	22%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Maxwell Public Schools)	39	61	22%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	54	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Maxwell High School)	29	73	44%
7th Grade Mathematics (Maxwell Public Schools)	29	73	44%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	48	66	18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Maxwell High School)	31	38	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Maxwell Public Schools)	31	38	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	50	46	4%
8th Grade Science (Maxwell High School)	46	69	23%
8th Grade Science (Maxwell Public Schools)	46	69	23%
8th Grade Science (Nebraska)	62	63	1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Maxwell High School)	16.1	29.6	13.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Maxwell Public Schools)	16.1	29.6	13.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	37.4	33.4	4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Maxwell High School)	12.9	22.2	9.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Maxwell Public Schools)	12.9	22.2	9.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	30.9	26.2	4.6%
11th Grade Science (Maxwell High School)	16.1	14.8	1.3%
11th Grade Science (Maxwell Public Schools)	16.1	14.8	1.3%
11th Grade Science (Nebraska)	26.4	25.3	1.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	159	147	7.5%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	15	22	46.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	135	122	9.6%
Two or More Races	5	2	60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.7%	39.5%	5.2%

Schools Near Maxwell High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2023)		NSCAS Mathematics (2023)		ACT English Language Arts (2023)	ACT Mathematics (2023)	ACT Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ACT English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Maxwell High School	Public	7-12	415 E Hwy 30	Maxwell	69151	Lincoln County	Maxwell Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 582-4585	147	14	10.5	39.5%	122 (83.0%)	1 (0.7%)	22 (15.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	23.3	167^th of 215 public high schools	22.3%					(n/a)	61.0		73.0	73.0	29.6	22.2	14.8	$18,988	$414	$15,599
Brady High School	Public	7-12	112 E Popleton Ave	Brady	69123	Lincoln County	Brady Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 584-3317	96	9	10.9	47.9%	92 (95.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)								(n/a)		67.0	58.0	61.0				$23,499	$374	$20,160
North Platte High School	Public	9-12	1220 West 2nd	North Platte	69101	Lincoln County	North Platte Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 535-7105	1,212	73	16.6	42.1%	938 (77.4%)	18 (1.5%)	201 (16.6%)	12 (1.0%)	8 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (2.9%)	9.1	202^nd of 215 public high schools	6.0%		13	181^st of 202 public high schools	10.4%	21					14.0	12.2	13.6	$16,257	$916	$12,343

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Maxwell High School

Student/Teacher Ratio Maxwell High School

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Impact of COVID-19 on Maxwell High School

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