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Maxwell Hill Elementary

Summary:

Maxwell Hill Elementary is a public elementary school in Beckley, West Virginia, serving 211 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Raleigh County Schools district, which is ranked 12th out of 55 districts in the state.

Maxwell Hill Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in West Virginia, receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is particularly strong in mathematics, with 83.3% of 4th-grade students and 48.7% of 5th-grade students scoring proficient or better, significantly outperforming the Raleigh County and state averages. In English Language Arts, the school's proficiency rates are also above the district and state averages. Maxwell Hill has a more diverse student population compared to many nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American, Hispanic, and multi-racial students. The school's strong performance across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, White students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, indicates that it is effectively serving a diverse range of students.

When compared to nearby schools in the Raleigh County district, Maxwell Hill Elementary stands out as a top-performing institution. Schools like Hollywood Elementary and Crescent Elementary, which are also highly ranked, provide useful benchmarks for Maxwell Hill's performance and suggest that the district as a whole is committed to delivering quality education. Maxwell Hill's consistent high performance, diverse student population, and equitable outcomes across subgroups make it a standout school within the region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1001 Maxwell Hill Rd
       Beckley, WV  25801-2454

(304) 256-4599

District: Raleigh County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
65th of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,692 Help


Students who attend Maxwell Hill Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Beckley-Stratton Middle School
High:    Woodrow Wilson High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  211

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.0%
Two or more races:
6.2%
African American:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.5% Help


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Compare Details Maxwell Hill Elementary ranks better than 82.3% of elementary schools in West Virginia. It also ranks 4th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Raleigh County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.71. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81%), two or more races (6.2%), African American (5.7%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Maxwell Hill Elementary is 12.4, which is the 6th best among 17 elementary schools in the Raleigh County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Maxwell Hill Elementary is $11,692. 12 elementary schools in the Raleigh County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Maxwell Hill Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Maxwell Hill Elementary 65th of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See Maxwell Hill Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Raleigh County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Raleigh County Schools 12th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Maxwell Hill Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Maxwell Hill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 89.70 11th 420 97.4%
2010 93.64 12th 427 97.2%
2011 96.15 5th 426 98.8%
2012 76.10 57th 426 86.6%
2013 88.00 20th 428 95.3%
2014 68.80 85th 422 79.9%
2015 56.55 155th 408 62.0%
2016 70.15 78th 402 80.6%
2017 63.34 121st 399 69.7%
2018 56.97 157th 392 59.9%
2019 57.09 145th 383 62.1%
2021 73.57 69th 380 81.8%
2022 64.15 106th 375 71.7%
2023 82.99 43rd 368 88.3%
2024 75.71 65th 368 82.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Maxwell Hill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 82.14 16th 218 92.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Maxwell Hill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 74.88 13th 98 86.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Maxwell Hill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 42.22 213th 377 43.5%
2018 34.91 180th 258 30.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Maxwell Hill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 68.47 89th 382 76.7%
2018 59.90 114th 368 69.0%
2021 66.89 65th 335 80.6%
2022 58.44 109th 347 68.6%
2023 85.57 23rd 333 93.1%
2024 74.89 45th 336 86.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Maxwell Hill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 67.67 89th 381 76.6%
2018 74.34 57th 366 84.4%
2019 68.18 83rd 339 75.5%
2021 69.78 70th 322 78.3%
2022 55.15 125th 325 61.5%
2023 77.52 46th 317 85.5%
2024 63.78 88th 316 72.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Maxwell Hill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 55.95 159th 382 58.4%
2018 38.16 242nd 364 33.5%
2019 42.23 200th 338 40.8%
2021 66.92 80th 333 76.0%
2022 64.07 87th 330 73.6%
2023 71.75 64th 322 80.1%
2024 78.50 45th 325 86.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Maxwell Hill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 73.47 25th 75 66.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Maxwell Hill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 82.94 11th 156 92.9%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Maxwell Hill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 10.04 12th 13 7.7%
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Rank History for White students at Maxwell Hill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 54.37 161st 382 57.9%
2018 53.02 164th 374 56.1%
2019 53.60 159th 373 57.4%
2021 79.02 50th 376 86.7%
2022 67.57 88th 373 76.4%
2023 85.62 34th 366 90.7%
2024 77.09 59th 367 83.9%
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Data source: test scores: West Virginia 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.

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Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Maxwell Hill Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 360 360
1990 312 21 19 0 2 n/a n/a 0 354
1991 283 7 14 3 0 n/a n/a 0 307
1992 307 8 21 3 0 n/a n/a 0 339
1993 301 11 13 4 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1994 291 10 15 1 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1995 270 17 14 3 1 n/a n/a 0 305
1996 270 17 14 3 1 n/a n/a 0 305
1997 268 25 4 13 3 n/a n/a 0 313
1998 258 29 1 14 3 n/a n/a 0 305
1999 236 21 1 14 2 n/a n/a 0 274
2000 226 22 16 1 0 n/a n/a 0 265
2001 226 27 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 265
2002 223 31 16 2 0 n/a n/a 0 272
2003 223 31 16 2 0 n/a n/a 0 272
2004 185 28 19 2 0 n/a n/a 0 234
2005 171 36 15 0 0 n/a n/a 0 222
2006 174 27 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 210
2007 179 32 9 1 2 n/a n/a 0 223
2008 206 32 8 1 2 n/a n/a 0 249
2009 183 29 8 1 3 n/a n/a 0 224
2010 202 21 6 1 2 0 1 0 233
2011 220 15 5 1 3 0 2 0 246
2012 225 11 7 2 3 0 7 0 255
2013 229 11 4 1 4 0 7 0 256
2014 261 10 4 6 6 0 10 0 297
2015 247 13 8 4 6 0 12 0 290
2016 226 15 4 8 5 3 16 0 277
2017 243 3 5 11 1 4 12 0 279
2018 223 6 7 11 0 4 11 0 262
2019 201 10 7 12 0 2 17 0 249
2020 214 7 8 9 0 3 22 0 263
2021 180 7 4 6 0 4 18 0 219
2022 171 6 6 7 0 4 16 0 210
2023 171 12 5 7 0 3 13 0 211

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 Hill Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 360 17.0 21.1 n/a
1990 354 17.0 20.8 28.2
1991 307 16.0 19.1 17.3
1992 339 16.0 21.1 23
1993 329 16.0 20.6 22.2
1994 317 16.0 19.8 24
1995 305 18.0 16.9 24.3
1996 305 18.0 16.9 24.3
1997 313 19.0 16.5 27.2
1998 305 17.0 17.9 27.2
1999 274 17.0 16.1 25.2
2000 265 18.0 14.7 21.5
2001 265 17.0 15.6 30.6
2002 272 16.0 17.0 24.6
2003 272 16.0 17.0 24.6
2004 234 15.0 15.6 32.5
2005 222 15.0 14.8 35.1
2006 210 14.0 15.0 41.4
2007 223 14.5 15.4 39.5
2008 249 16.0 15.6 39.4
2009 224 15.0 14.9 41.5
2010 233 14.0 16.6 32.6
2011 246 19.0 12.9 33.3
2012 255 15.0 17.0 34.9
2013 256 13.0 19.6 32.4
2014 297 17.0 17.4 n/a
2015 290 18.0 16.1 25.2
2016 277 17.0 16.2 28.5
2017 279 17.0 16.4 34.4
2018 262 17.0 15.4 32.4
2019 249 16.0 15.5 41.4
2020 263 18.0 14.6 39.2
2021 219 17.0 12.8 42.5
2022 210 16.0 13.1 n/a
2023 211 17.0 12.4 n/a

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 Hill Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 360 17.0 21.1 n/a
1990 354 17.0 20.8 28.2
1991 307 16.0 19.1 17.3
1992 339 16.0 21.1 23
1993 329 16.0 20.6 22.2
1994 317 16.0 19.8 24
1995 305 18.0 16.9 24.3
1996 305 18.0 16.9 24.3
1997 313 19.0 16.5 27.2
1998 305 17.0 17.9 27.2
1999 274 17.0 16.1 25.2
2000 265 18.0 14.7 21.5
2001 265 17.0 15.6 30.6
2002 272 16.0 17.0 24.6
2003 272 16.0 17.0 24.6
2004 234 15.0 15.6 32.5
2005 222 15.0 14.8 35.1
2006 210 14.0 15.0 41.4
2007 223 14.5 15.4 39.5
2008 249 16.0 15.6 39.4
2009 224 15.0 14.9 41.5
2010 233 14.0 16.6 32.6
2011 246 19.0 12.9 33.3
2012 255 15.0 17.0 34.9
2013 256 13.0 19.6 32.4
2014 297 17.0 17.4 n/a
2015 290 18.0 16.1 25.2
2016 277 17.0 16.2 28.5
2017 279 17.0 16.4 34.4
2018 262 17.0 15.4 32.4
2019 249 16.0 15.5 41.4
2020 263 18.0 14.6 39.2
2021 219 17.0 12.8 42.5
2022 210 16.0 13.1 n/a
2023 211 17.0 12.4 n/a

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 Hill Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $888 (7.6%) $10,804 (92.4%) $11,692

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Maxwell Hill Elementary

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 145th of 383 Elementary schoolsRanks 43rd of 368 Elementary schools
 26.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Maxwell Hill Elementary)61.370.4
 9.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Raleigh County Schools)4956.5
 7.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)50.951.6
 0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Maxwell Hill Elementary)61.377.8
 16.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Raleigh County Schools)4445.3
 1.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)4439.9
 4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Maxwell Hill Elementary)46.360
 13.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Raleigh County Schools)39.144.5
 5.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)47.345.7
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Maxwell Hill Elementary)46.348.6
 2.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Raleigh County Schools)47.345.4
 1.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)48.844.2
 4.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Maxwell Hill Elementary)45.252.9
 7.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Raleigh County Schools)42.545.1
 2.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)4038.1
 1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Maxwell Hill Elementary)48.464.7
 16.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Raleigh County Schools)50.749.1
 1.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)47.244.3
 2.9%
5th Grade Science (Maxwell Hill Elementary)32.344.1
 11.8%
   5th Grade Science (Raleigh County Schools)35.435.3
 0.1%
   5th Grade Science (West Virginia)35.430.8
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students249211
 15.3%
African American1012
 20%
American Indian00
Asian75
 28.6%
Hispanic127
 41.7%
Pacific Islander23
 50%
White201171
 14.9%
Two or More Races1713
 23.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Maxwell Hill Elementary

Maxwell Hill Elementary ranks 65th of 368 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Maxwell Hill Elementary are 81% White, 6% Two or more races, 6% African American, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

In the 2022-23 school year, 211 students attended Maxwell Hill Elementary.

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

Middle : Beckley-Stratton Middle School
High : Woodrow Wilson High School


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