Serving 465 students in grades 4-6, Maxwell Intermediate School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 465 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maxwell Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Maxwell Intermediate School's student population of 465 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
465 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Maxwell Intermediate School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maxwell Intermediate School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#397 out of 1763 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
2%
13%
White
87%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maxwell Intermediate School's ranking?
Maxwell Intermediate School is ranked #397 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Maxwell Intermediate School often compared to?
Maxwell Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenfield Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Maxwell Intermediate School?
465 students attend Maxwell Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Maxwell Intermediate School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maxwell Intermediate School?
Maxwell Intermediate School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Maxwell Intermediate School offer ?
Maxwell Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Maxwell Intermediate School part of?
Maxwell Intermediate School is part of Greenfield-Central Com Schools School District.
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