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Maxwell Elementary School

Summary:

Maxwell Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, serving 422 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Hempfield Area School District, which is ranked 88 out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Maxwell Elementary consistently ranks among the top 15% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with exceptional academic performance on PSSA tests. In 2023-2024, the school had 75.8% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 53.2% for the Hempfield Area School District and 40.4% for the state. In PSSA English Language Arts, 76.7% of Maxwell students were proficient or better, compared to 67.1% for the district and 53% for Pennsylvania. The school's performance on PSSA Science tests is also exceptional, with 91.6% of students proficient or better, compared to 78.1% for the district and 65.8% for the state. Maxwell Elementary also performs exceptionally well across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, low socioeconomic status students, and disabled students.

While Maxwell Elementary consistently outperforms the Hempfield Area School District and the state, nearby schools within the same district, such as West Hempfield Elementary and West Point Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance, though not to the same degree as Maxwell. Schools outside the Hempfield Area School District, such as Harrison Park Elementary and McCullough Elementary in the Penn-Trafford School District, also show exceptional academic results, often outperforming Maxwell Elementary on certain PSSA metrics.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1101 Old Salem Rd
       Greensburg, PA  15601-1036

(724) 850-3500

District: Hempfield Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
168th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,074 Help


Students who attend Maxwell Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Wendover Middle School
High:    Hempfield Area Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  392

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.3%
Two or more races:
5.1%
Asian:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26% Help


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Compare Details Maxwell Elementary School ranks better than 89% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Hempfield Area School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.03. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Maxwell Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Hempfield Area School District. Racial makeup is: White (92.3%), two or more races (5.1%), Asian (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 26% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Hempfield Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Maxwell Elementary School is 13.7. 3 elementary schools in the Hempfield Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Maxwell Elementary School is $14,074. 3 elementary schools in the Hempfield Area School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Maxwell Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Maxwell Elementary School 168th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Maxwell Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hempfield Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hempfield Area School District 88th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Maxwell Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Maxwell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 78.75 282nd 1302 78.3%
2004 89.76 62nd 1308 95.3%
2005 82.64 129th 1299 90.1%
2006 82.02 166th 1545 89.3%
2007 79.08 251st 1555 83.9%
2008 81.46 171st 1551 89.0%
2009 78.70 231st 1549 85.1%
2010 81.72 158th 1579 90.0%
2011 82.54 129th 1597 91.9%
2012 84.26 80th 1599 95.0%
2013 84.14 99th 1519 93.5%
2014 87.48 36th 1467 97.5%
2015 89.17 68th 1474 95.4%
2016 85.98 141st 1554 90.9%
2017 87.53 106th 1547 93.1%
2018 85.03 161st 1530 89.5%
2019 77.59 344th 1544 77.7%
2021 84.63 170th 1433 88.1%
2022 85.70 189th 1534 87.7%
2023 85.58 181st 1534 88.2%
2024 86.03 168th 1526 89.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Maxwell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 90.03 52nd 1414 96.3%
2024 87.99 81st 1432 94.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Maxwell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 84.01 178th 1488 88.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Maxwell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.00 131st 1043 87.4%
2024 87.33 93rd 1084 91.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Maxwell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 85.94 157th 1495 89.5%
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Rank History for White students at Maxwell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.64 223rd 1236 82.0%
2024 80.68 180th 1229 85.4%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Maxwell Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 485 7 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 498
1989 481 5 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1990 453 5 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 460
1991 425 6 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 432
1992 423 7 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1993 440 10 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 452
1994 444 11 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1995 417 5 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1996 417 5 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1997 417 7 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1998 397 4 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1999 422 2 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 428
2000 401 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 407
2001 421 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 424
2002 454 1 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 464
2003 454 1 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 464
2004 490 5 9 5 1 n/a n/a 0 510
2005 435 5 7 5 2 n/a n/a 0 454
2006 456 2 4 4 3 n/a n/a 0 469
2007 418 3 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 427
2008 403 4 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 412
2009 405 5 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 418
2010 396 2 4 1 0 n/a n/a 4 407
2011 372 2 6 2 0 0 2 0 384
2012 355 2 6 2 0 0 1 0 366
2013 331 2 5 2 0 0 1 0 341
2014 423 9 6 4 0 0 4 0 446
2015 418 11 7 2 0 0 6 0 444
2016 409 6 7 3 0 0 9 0 434
2017 406 7 5 1 0 0 11 0 430
2018 382 9 5 3 0 0 14 0 413
2019 382 11 5 0 0 0 21 0 419
2020 398 10 5 1 0 0 21 0 435
2021 378 7 3 0 0 0 26 0 414
2022 387 4 6 1 0 0 27 0 425
2023 381 5 6 1 0 0 29 0 422
2024 362 4 5 1 0 0 20 0 392

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 498 26.9 18.5 n/a
1989 492 25.2 19.5 n/a
1990 460 25.4 18.1 0
1991 432 20.0 21.6 n/a
1992 431 21.7 19.8 n/a
1993 452 22.0 20.5 n/a
1994 461 23.0 20.0 n/a
1995 430 22.0 19.5 n/a
1996 430 22.0 19.5 n/a
1997 431 23.0 18.7 n/a
1998 409 24.0 17.0 n/a
1999 428 27.0 15.9 n/a
2000 407 26.5 15.4 16
2001 424 26.0 16.3 15.6
2002 464 24.8 18.7 11.4
2003 464 24.8 18.7 11.4
2004 510 23.1 22.1 11.6
2005 454 22.7 20.0 11.7
2006 469 26.7 17.6 13
2007 427 28.2 15.1 14.8
2008 412 29.1 14.2 17.2
2009 418 27.9 14.9 18.4
2010 407 27.1 15.0 15.9
2011 384 27.1 14.1 16.1
2012 366 26.9 13.5 18.9
2013 341 25.8 13.1 16.4
2014 446 27.7 16.1 13.2
2015 444 28.0 15.8 11
2016 434 28.0 15.5 18.2
2017 430 26.5 16.2 21.2
2018 413 26.5 15.5 19.1
2019 419 26.5 15.8 19.6
2020 435 27.5 15.8 21.1
2021 414 28.5 14.5 19.3
2022 425 28.5 14.8 22.1
2023 422 28.5 14.8 24.9
2024 392 28.5 13.7 26

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 498 26.9 18.5 n/a
1989 492 25.2 19.5 n/a
1990 460 25.4 18.1 0
1991 432 20.0 21.6 n/a
1992 431 21.7 19.8 n/a
1993 452 22.0 20.5 n/a
1994 461 23.0 20.0 n/a
1995 430 22.0 19.5 n/a
1996 430 22.0 19.5 n/a
1997 431 23.0 18.7 n/a
1998 409 24.0 17.0 n/a
1999 428 27.0 15.9 n/a
2000 407 26.5 15.4 16
2001 424 26.0 16.3 15.6
2002 464 24.8 18.7 11.4
2003 464 24.8 18.7 11.4
2004 510 23.1 22.1 11.6
2005 454 22.7 20.0 11.7
2006 469 26.7 17.6 13
2007 427 28.2 15.1 14.8
2008 412 29.1 14.2 17.2
2009 418 27.9 14.9 18.4
2010 407 27.1 15.0 15.9
2011 384 27.1 14.1 16.1
2012 366 26.9 13.5 18.9
2013 341 25.8 13.1 16.4
2014 446 27.7 16.1 13.2
2015 444 28.0 15.8 11
2016 434 28.0 15.5 18.2
2017 430 26.5 16.2 21.2
2018 413 26.5 15.5 19.1
2019 419 26.5 15.8 19.6
2020 435 27.5 15.8 21.1
2021 414 28.5 14.5 19.3
2022 425 28.5 14.8 22.1
2023 422 28.5 14.8 24.9
2024 392 28.5 13.7 26

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Maxwell Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $200 (1.5%) $12,744 (98.5%) $12,944
2020 $249 (1.7%) $13,995 (98.3%) $14,244
2021 $197 (1.2%) $16,211 (98.8%) $16,409
2022 $628 (4.5%) $13,446 (95.5%) $14,074

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Maxwell Elementary 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 344th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 181st of 1534 Elementary schools
 10.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Maxwell Elementary School)64.681.4
 16.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Maxwell Elementary School)7972.1
 6.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Maxwell Elementary School)65.869.9
 4.1%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Maxwell Elementary School)86.890.4
 3.6%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Maxwell Elementary School)7572.9
 2.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Maxwell Elementary School)73.374.3
 1%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Maxwell Elementary School)77.571.6
 5.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Maxwell Elementary School)6875.5
 7.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Maxwell Elementary School)86.890.4
 3.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maxwell Elementary School)7772.2
 4.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students419422
 0.7%
African American115
 54.5%
American Indian00
Asian56
 20%
Hispanic01
Pacific Islander00
White382381
 0.3%
Two or More Races2129
 38.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.6%24.9%
 5.3%

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Students who attend Maxwell Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wendover Middle School
High : Hempfield Area Senior High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 392 students attended Maxwell Elementary School.

Students at Maxwell Elementary School are 92% White, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% African American.

Maxwell Elementary School ranks 168th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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