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Maxwell High School

4th St And Parque
Maxwell, NM 87728
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 40 students in grades 9-12, Maxwell High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 40 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in NM)
  • : Top 10%
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Maxwell High School's student population of 40 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
40 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Maxwell High School ranks within the top 10% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maxwell High School is 0.48, 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)
#68 out of 810 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Maxwell High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Maxwell High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maxwell High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Maxwell High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
60%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Maxwell High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Maxwell High School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
White
40%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Maxwell High School and the percentage of White public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Maxwell High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Maxwell High School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(20-21)
<50%
66%
This chart displays graduation rate of Maxwell High School and public school graduation rate of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Maxwell High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
21%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maxwell High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maxwell High School's ranking?
Maxwell High School is ranked #68 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maxwell High School?
The graduation rate of Maxwell High School is 50%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Maxwell High School?
40 students attend Maxwell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Maxwell High School students are Hispanic, and 40% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maxwell High School?
Maxwell High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Maxwell High School offer ?
Maxwell High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Maxwell High School part of?
Maxwell High School is part of Maxwell Municipal Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 40 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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