Maxwell Middle School (Ranked Top 50% for 2026)

4th St And Parque
Maxwell, NM 87728

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Top 50%

Serving 19 students in grades 7-8, Maxwell Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).

The percentage of students achieving is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 34%).

The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 19 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
: Top 50% in NM
: 21-39% (Top 30%)
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Maxwell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

Category

Attribute

Percent Eligible For Free Lunch

Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Community Size

Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)

Student Attention

Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview

Maxwell Middle School's student population of 19 students has declined by 17% over five school years.

The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Maxwell Middle School
7	8
8	11

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Total Students

19 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (1996-2023)
Year	Maxwell Middle School
2023	20
2022	20
2021	23
2020	27
2019	27
2018	23
2017	23
2016	20
2015	18
2014	20
2013	18
2012	14
2011	16
2010	10
2009	14
2008	17
2007	19
2006	14
2005	23
2004	21
2003	40
2002	32
2001	32
2000	39
1999	39
1998	43
1997	35
1996	26

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1996-2023)
Year	Maxwell Middle School
2023	2
2022	3
2021	3
2020	2
2019	2
2018	2
2017	2
2016	2
2015	2
2014	2
2013	2
2012	2
2011	2
2010	2
2009	2
2008	2
2007	4
2006	2
2005	3
2004	2
2003	3
2002	3
2001	3
2000	3
1999	3
1998	3
1997	3
1996	2

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Last Day of School

Wed. May 20, 2026

School Motto

Prepare and inspire students to achieve their full potential.

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

Maxwell Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Maxwell Middle School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (NM)

#325 out of 796 schools
(Top 50%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Maxwell Middle School
2023	#325
2022	#414
2021	#55
2017	#364
2016	#469
2015	#380
2014	#736
2013	#741
2012	#315
2011	#150
2010	#312

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21-39%

24%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Maxwell Middle School	New Mexico	Maxwell School District
2023	30%	24%	41%
2022	20%	24%	37%
2021	50%	25%	24%
2017	20%	21%	12%
2016	20%	21%	12%
2015	20%	18%	7%
2014	20%	41%	22%
2013	20%	42%	27%
2012	50%	43%	24%
2011	49%	42%	34%
2010	50%	43%	34%

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21-39%

34%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2022)
Year	Maxwell Middle School	New Mexico	Maxwell School District
2022	30%	34%	47%
2021	50%	58%	64%
2017	30%	30%	27%
2016	20%	28%	12%
2015	20%	27%	17%
2014	30%	49%	37%
2013	30%	51%	52%
2012	50%	51%	44%
2011	69%	50%	44%
2010	50%	53%	44%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1996-2023)
Year	Maxwell Middle School	New Mexico	Maxwell School District
2023	10:1	14:1	8:1
2022	7:1	14:1	9:1
2021	8:1	14:1	9:1
2020	14:1	15:1	12:1
2019	14:1	15:1	12:1
2018	12:1	16:1	10:1
2017	12:1	15:1	10:1
2016	10:1	15:1	9:1
2015	9:1	15:1	9:1
2014	11:1	15:1	10:1
2013	9:1	15:1	9:1
2012	8:1	15:1	8:1
2011	7:1	15:1	9:1
2010	5:1	15:1	7:1
2009	7:1	14:1	8:1
2008	7:1	14:1	9:1
2007	5:1	15:1	10:1
2006	7:1	14:1	7:1
2005	8:1	15:1	9:1
2004	11:1	15:1	9:1
2003	13:1	15:1	13:1
2002	11:1	15:1	9:1
2001	11:1	15:1	11:1
2000	13:1	15:1	12:1
1999	13:1	16:1	11:1
1998	14:1	16:1	11:1
1997	13:1	16:1	10:1
1996	14:1	17:1	11:1

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American Indian

n/a

12%

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

42%

62%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1996-2023)
Year	Maxwell Middle School	New Mexico	Maxwell School District
2023	40%	62%	53%
2022	50%	62%	54%
2021	48%	62%	59%
2020	63%	60%	54%
2019	63%	60%	54%
2018	53%	60%	50%
2017	53%	60%	50%
2016	50%	61%	52%
2015	56%	61%	59%
2014	75%	61%	56%
2013	83%	60%	60%
2012	64%	59%	58%
2011	38%	58%	53%
2010	50%	58%	59%
2009	50%	55%	52%
2008	47%	56%	48%
2007	47%	55%	44%
2006	36%	53%	49%
2005	39%	53%	43%
2004	52%	51%	49%
2003	50%	50%	49%
2002	50%	49%	45%
2001	66%	49%	53%
2000	54%	49%	45%
1999	38%	49%	40%
1998	49%	48%	50%
1997	43%	48%	57%
1996	46%	47%	59%

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Black

n/a

White

58%

20%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1996-2023)
Year	Maxwell Middle School	New Mexico	Maxwell School District
2023	60%	21%	47%
2022	50%	21%	46%
2021	52%	21%	41%
2020	37%	23%	46%
2019	37%	23%	46%
2018	47%	22%	50%
2017	47%	22%	50%
2016	50%	24%	48%
2015	44%	24%	41%
2014	25%	25%	44%
2013	17%	25%	40%
2012	36%	26%	42%
2011	62%	25%	47%
2010	50%	25%	40%
2009	50%	28%	48%
2008	53%	29%	52%
2007	53%	30%	56%
2006	64%	30%	55%
2005	61%	32%	56%
2004	48%	32%	51%
2003	50%	32%	51%
2002	50%	33%	55%
2001	34%	34%	47%
2000	46%	35%	55%
1999	62%	37%	60%
1998	51%	38%	50%
1997	57%	38%	43%
1996	54%	39%	41%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

0.49

0.56

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1996-2023)
Year	Maxwell Middle School	New Mexico	Maxwell School District
2023	0.48	0.56	0.50
2022	0.51	0.56	0.50
2021	0.50	0.56	0.49
2020	0.47	0.58	0.50
2019	0.47	0.58	0.50
2018	0.50	0.58	0.51
2017	0.50	0.58	0.51
2016	0.51	0.57	0.50
2015	0.50	0.57	0.49
2014	0.38	0.56	0.50
2013	0.29	0.57	0.48
2012	0.47	0.58	0.49
2011	0.47	0.59	0.50
2010	0.51	0.59	0.50
2009	0.51	0.61	0.50
2008	0.50	0.60	0.50
2007	0.50	0.60	0.50
2006	0.47	0.62	0.51
2005	0.48	0.61	0.51
2004	0.50	0.62	0.50
2003	0.51	0.63	0.50
2002	0.51	0.64	0.50
2001	0.45	0.63	0.50
2000	0.50	0.64	0.50
1999	0.48	0.62	0.49
1998	0.50	0.62	0.50
1997	0.50	0.62	0.50
1996	0.50	0.62	0.49

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

100%

74%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Maxwell Middle School	New Mexico	Maxwell School District
2023	100%	75%	100%
2022	100%	74%	100%
2021	100%	73%	100%
2020	100%	70%	100%
2019	100%	70%	100%
2018	86%	69%	92%
2017	86%	69%	92%
2016	85%	67%	91%
2015	55%	57%	52%
2014	85%	61%	92%
2013	83%	62%	92%
2012	79%	62%	89%
2011	81%	62%	89%
2010	70%	57%	90%
2009	79%	56%	91%
2008	82%	54%	91%
2007	84%	54%	91%
2006	79%	47%	93%
2005	61%	48%	61%
2004	62%	47%	65%
2003	40%	46%	53%

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Eligible for (14-15)

22%

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2001-2015)
Year	Maxwell Middle School	New Mexico	Maxwell School District
2015	22%	6%	20%
2005	22%	10%	22%
2004	24%	9%	24%
2003	15%	10%	22%
2002	22%	9%	19%
2001	22%	10%	17%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Maxwell School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maxwell Middle School's ranking?

Maxwell Middle School is ranked #325 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).

How many students attend Maxwell Middle School?

19 students attend Maxwell Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

58% of Maxwell Middle School students are White, and 42% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Maxwell Middle School?

Maxwell Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.

What grades does Maxwell Middle School offer ?

Maxwell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Maxwell Middle School part of?

Maxwell Middle School is part of Maxwell School District.

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