Maxwell Unified
Maxwell Unified has 3 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 38.4/100 — 5.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Maxwell Elementary at 42/100, where 13.0% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,594 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 12.0%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 42.3/100 | 1 | 13.0% | 13.2% |
| Middle | Developing 31.0/100 | 1 | 5.9% | 9.7% |
| High | Developing 41.8/100 | 1 | 2.9% | 13.1% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Maxwell Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Maxwell Unified's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 42.3.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -4.6pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 11.4 points — moderately consistent between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 12.0%, 6.1pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.8%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Maxwell Elementary leads the district at 42 with 13.0% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Maxwell Unified
Hidden gems: 1 school in Maxwell Unified is classified as On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Maxwell Unified spends $14,594 per student in current expenditures — $221 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (1)
Maxwell Unified has 1 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 42.3 — 1.5 points near the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -4.6pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Maxwell Elementary with a Scope Score of 42 and 13.0% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maxwell Elementary Maxwell Unified Culture First | 13.0% | Developing 42/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Maxwell Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 31.0 — 9.5 points below the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +6.9pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Maxwell Middle with a Scope Score of 31 and 5.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maxwell Middle Maxwell Unified On the Rise | 5.9% | Developing 31/100 |
High Schools (1)
Maxwell Unified has 1 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 41.8 — 5.7 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Maxwell Sr High with a Scope Score of 42 and 2.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maxwell Sr High Maxwell Unified Building Momentum | 2.9% | Developing 42/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Maxwell Unified
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
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