- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Maxwell, CA
Maxwell Middle
Federal NCES profile for Maxwell Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062415013945
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maxwell Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Maxwell · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30:1
- large classes for California
- 51.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Maxwell Middle has class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maxwell Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Maxwell, CA.
School address
District: Maxwell Unified · California
NCES ID 062415013945 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Maxwell Middle grew from 83 students in 2022-23 to 95 in 2023-24 (+14.5%).
Teacher FTE added 3.2 → 4.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 062415013945 · Maxwell, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
90 enr · 30:1 · 51.8% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Maxwell Elementary (124 students)
Maxwell Middle grew from 83 students in 2022-23 to 95 in 2023-24 (+14.5%). Teacher FTE added 3.2 → 4.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Maxwell Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Maxwell Elemen
Maxwell Elementary
124 students
- Maxwell Sr Hig
Maxwell Sr High
117 students
- This school
Maxwell Middle
90 students
What this shows Maxwell Middle reports 90 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maxwell Middle compares
Maxwell Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30:1 | ▲ 40% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.8% | ▼ 7% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 90 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
90
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
30:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 96% in California - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,438
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.3%
White 44.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Maxwell Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Maxwell Unified reports $19,438 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Maxwell Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maxwell Sr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maxwell Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~90 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maxwell Middle
How many students attend Maxwell Middle?
Maxwell Middle has 90 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Maxwell, CA. CCD year-over-year: 83 (2022-23) → 95 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maxwell Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Maxwell Middle is 30:1, which is 40% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 91% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maxwell Middle?
51.8% of students at Maxwell Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maxwell Middle?
The largest demographic group at Maxwell Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 53.3% of enrollment, in Maxwell, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maxwell Middle?
Maxwell Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Maxwell Middle rank among public schools in Maxwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Maxwell Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Maxwell, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Maxwell Unified?
Besides Maxwell Middle, Maxwell Unified also operates Maxwell Elementary (124 students) and Maxwell Sr High (117 students). See the Maxwell Unified district page for the complete list.