For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 250 students in Maxwell School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Maxwell School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,100 Schools
# Students
250 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Maxwell School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#175 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
15%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
81%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,828 is higher than the state median of $15,464. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,492 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,828
$15,464
Spending / Student
$19,492
$16,776
Best Maxwell School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maxwell High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
415 E Hwy 30
Maxwell, NE 69151
(308) 582-4585
Maxwell, NE 69151
(308) 582-4585
Gr: 7-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Maxwell Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
415 E Hwy 30
Maxwell, NE 69151
(308) 582-4585
Maxwell, NE 69151
(308) 582-4585
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Maxwell School District?
Maxwell School District manages 2 public schools serving 250 students.
What is the rank of Maxwell School District?
Maxwell School District is ranked #182 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Maxwell School District?
81% of Maxwell School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Maxwell School District?
Maxwell School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Maxwell School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,492 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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