Serving 504 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Maxwell Academy (Pk-8) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maxwell Academy (Pk-8) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Maxwell Academy (Pk-8)'s student population of 504 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
504 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Motto
Succeeding to the Max Plus 1!
School Rankings
Maxwell Academy (Pk-8) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maxwell Academy (Pk-8) is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5183 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
82%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maxwell Academy (Pk-8)'s ranking?
Maxwell Academy (Pk-8) is ranked #5183 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Maxwell Academy (Pk-8)?
504 students attend Maxwell Academy (Pk-8).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Maxwell Academy (Pk-8) students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maxwell Academy (Pk-8)?
Maxwell Academy (Pk-8) has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Maxwell Academy (Pk-8) offer ?
Maxwell Academy (Pk-8) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Maxwell Academy (Pk-8) part of?
Maxwell Academy (Pk-8) is part of Duarte Unified School District.
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