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Bess Maxwell Elementary School

1124 El Dorado St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
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Bottom 50%
Serving 233 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bess Maxwell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 233 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Bess Maxwell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Bess Maxwell Elementary School's student population of 233 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
233 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Bess Maxwell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bess Maxwell Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#9143 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bess Maxwell Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bess Maxwell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bess Maxwell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
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American Indian
19%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Bess Maxwell Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
3%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Bess Maxwell Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
21%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bess Maxwell Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bess Maxwell Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
48%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bess Maxwell Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Bess Maxwell Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bess Maxwell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bess Maxwell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bess Maxwell Elementary School's ranking?
Bess Maxwell Elementary School is ranked #9143 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Bess Maxwell Elementary School often compared to?
Bess Maxwell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joe Hamilton Elementary School, Mary Peacock Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Bess Maxwell Elementary School?
233 students attend Bess Maxwell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Bess Maxwell Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bess Maxwell Elementary School?
Bess Maxwell Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Bess Maxwell Elementary School offer ?
Bess Maxwell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bess Maxwell Elementary School part of?
Bess Maxwell Elementary School is part of Del Norte County Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Bess Maxwell Elementary School located?
Bess Maxwell Elementary School is located in the Crescent City North neighborhood of Crescent City, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Crescent City North.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 233 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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