Serving 355 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Maxfield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Maxfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Maxfield Elementary School's student population of 355 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
355 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
Maxfield Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maxfield Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1734 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
14%
11%
Black
51%
12%
White
11%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Maxfield Elementary School is ranked #1734 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Maxfield Elementary School?
355 students attend Maxfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Maxfield Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, and 11% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maxfield Elementary School?
Maxfield Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Maxfield Elementary School offer ?
Maxfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Maxfield Elementary School part of?
Maxfield Elementary School is part of Saint Paul School District.
In what neighborhood is Maxfield Elementary School located?
Maxfield Elementary School is located in the Summit University neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 2 other public schools located in Summit University.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 3/24/2021Love this school! Dedicated teachers that care! Great school community! Fantastic principal!5 7/9/2007MAXFIELD IS A WOUNDERFUL SCHOOL MS. SILAS IS A GREAT TEACHER AND I AM VERY SAD TO HAVE TO MOVE MY KIDS TO MINNEAPOLIS SCHOOL FOR I AM NOT SURE IF I WILL FIND ANYONE WHO IS SO DEDICATED TO THEIR STUDENTS- THANKS MS. SILAS TALAJAH WILL MISS YOU AND I WILL TO - CAN YOU RECOMMEND A SCHOOL IN MINNEAPOLIS THAT IS AS GREAT AS MAXFIELD.Review Maxfield Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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Love this school! Dedicated teachers that care! Great school community! Fantastic principal!
MAXFIELD IS A WOUNDERFUL SCHOOL MS. SILAS IS A GREAT TEACHER AND I AM VERY SAD TO HAVE TO MOVE MY KIDS TO MINNEAPOLIS SCHOOL FOR I AM NOT SURE IF I WILL FIND ANYONE WHO IS SO DEDICATED TO THEIR STUDENTS- THANKS MS. SILAS TALAJAH WILL MISS YOU AND I WILL TO - CAN YOU RECOMMEND A SCHOOL IN MINNEAPOLIS THAT IS AS GREAT AS MAXFIELD.
Review Maxfield Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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