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Maxwell Middle

Summary:

Maxwell Middle School is a small public middle school serving grades 7-8 in the town of Maxwell, New Mexico. With just 20 students, the school has a racial makeup that is predominantly White (60%) and Hispanic (40%), and 100% of its students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

Despite these challenges, Maxwell Middle School has consistently outperformed the state average in academic proficiency. In the 2022-2023 school year, 68% of students were proficient or better in Language Arts, compared to the state average of 38%, and 32% were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 24%. This strong academic performance is likely due to the school's very low student-teacher ratio, which ranges from 7.7 to 8.8 students per teacher, allowing for more individualized attention and support for students.

While the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, it has recently rebounded, ranking 42nd out of 239 middle schools in the state in 2022-2023. The school's performance for its White and low-socioeconomic status student subgroups is particularly noteworthy, with the school ranking 44th out of 229 middle schools for its White students and 21st out of 227 middle schools for its low-socioeconomic status students. This suggests that Maxwell Middle School is effectively supporting the academic achievement of all its students, regardless of their background.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 4th St And Parque
       Maxwell, NM  87728

(575) 375-2371

District: Maxwell

SchoolDigger Rank:
42nd of 239 New Mexico Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,502 Help


Students who attend Maxwell Middle usually attend:

High:    Maxwell High

Feeder schools for Maxwell Middle:

Elementary:    Maxwell Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  8.8 Help
Number of students:  20

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.0%
Hispanic:
40.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Maxwell Middle ranks better than 82.4% of middle schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.35. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60%), Hispanic (40%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Maxwell Middle is 8.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Maxwell Middle is $19,502.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Maxwell Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Maxwell Middle 42nd of 239 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Maxwell Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
White students:


Maxwell:

SchoolDigger ranks Maxwell 11th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Maxwell Middle

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Rank History for all students at Maxwell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 50.60 72nd 157 54.1%
2008 90.18 14th 172 91.9%
2013 8.68 186th 193 3.6%
2014 14.76 206th 222 7.2%
2016 47.05 90th 208 56.7%
2022 51.73 87th 232 62.5%
2023 82.35 42nd 239 82.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Maxwell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 64.69 44th 223 80.3%
2023 89.07 21st 227 90.7%
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Rank History for White students at Maxwell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 34.75 125th 187 33.2%
2023 80.02 44th 229 80.8%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, 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.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Maxwell Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 14 0 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 26
1996 14 0 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 26
1997 20 0 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 35
1998 22 0 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 43
1999 24 0 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 39
2000 18 0 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 39
2001 11 0 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 32
2002 20 0 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 40
2003 20 0 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 40
2004 10 0 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 21
2005 14 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 23
2006 9 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 14
2007 10 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 19
2008 9 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 17
2009 7 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 14
2010 5 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 10
2011 10 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 16
2012 5 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 14
2013 3 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 18
2014 5 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 20
2015 8 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 18
2016 10 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 20
2017 11 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 23
2018 7 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 21
2019 10 0 0 17 0 0 0 0 27
2020 11 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 23
2021 12 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 23
2022 10 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 20
2023 12 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 20

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 Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 26 1.9 13.7 n/a
1996 26 1.9 13.7 n/a
1997 35 2.7 13.0 n/a
1998 43 3.0 14.3 n/a
1999 39 3.5 11.1 48.7
2000 39 3.6 10.8 41
2001 32 3.3 9.7 68.8
2002 40 3.0 13.3 55
2003 40 3.0 13.3 55
2004 21 2.1 10.0 85.7
2005 23 3.4 6.8 82.6
2006 14 2.6 5.4 78.6
2007 19 4.4 4.3 84.2
2008 17 2.4 7.1 82.4
2009 14 2.0 7.0 78.6
2010 10 2.1 4.7 70
2011 16 2.2 7.1 81.3
2012 14 1.8 7.6 78.6
2013 18 1.9 9.1 83.3
2014 20 1.7 11.2 85
2015 18 2.0 9.0 77.8
2016 20 2.0 10.0 85
2017 23 2.1 10.5 87
2018 21 2.6 7.9 100
2019 27 2.2 12.2 100
2020 23 2.8 8.0 100
2021 23 2.5 8.8 100
2022 20 2.5 7.7 100
2023 20 2.2 8.8 100

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 Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 26 1.9 13.7 n/a
1996 26 1.9 13.7 n/a
1997 35 2.7 13.0 n/a
1998 43 3.0 14.3 n/a
1999 39 3.5 11.1 48.7
2000 39 3.6 10.8 41
2001 32 3.3 9.7 68.8
2002 40 3.0 13.3 55
2003 40 3.0 13.3 55
2004 21 2.1 10.0 85.7
2005 23 3.4 6.8 82.6
2006 14 2.6 5.4 78.6
2007 19 4.4 4.3 84.2
2008 17 2.4 7.1 82.4
2009 14 2.0 7.0 78.6
2010 10 2.1 4.7 70
2011 16 2.2 7.1 81.3
2012 14 1.8 7.6 78.6
2013 18 1.9 9.1 83.3
2014 20 1.7 11.2 85
2015 18 2.0 9.0 77.8
2016 20 2.0 10.0 85
2017 23 2.1 10.5 87
2018 21 2.6 7.9 100
2019 27 2.2 12.2 100
2020 23 2.8 8.0 100
2021 23 2.5 8.8 100
2022 20 2.5 7.7 100
2023 20 2.2 8.8 100

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 Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $19,502

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Maxwell Middle

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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
8th Grade Language Arts (Maxwell Middle)3520
 15%
   8th Grade Language Arts (Maxwell)3520
 15%
   8th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3133.2
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Maxwell Middle)4120
 21%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Maxwell)4120
 21%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2019.7
 0.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students2720
 25.9%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic178
 52.9%
Pacific Islander00
White1012
 20%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Maxwell Middle

Students who attend Maxwell Middle usually go on to attend Maxwell High

Maxwell Middle ranks 42nd of 239 New Mexico middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 20 students attended Maxwell Middle.

Students at Maxwell Middle are 60% White, 40% Hispanic.


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