Top Rankings
Maxwell School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 104 students in Maxwell School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Maxwell School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
3 Schools
926 Schools
# Students
104 Students
318,096 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
22,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Maxwell School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 143 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#25 out of 144 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
38,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
12%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,881 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
55 Students
198,105 Students
% Hispanic Students
53%
62%
# Black Students
n/a
5,575 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
49 Students
64,514 Students
% White Students
47%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
396 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
7,345 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
10,488
# Students in K Grade:
5
20,351
# Students in 1st Grade:
6
21,570
# Students in 2nd Grade:
10
22,782
# Students in 3rd Grade:
9
22,089
# Students in 4th Grade:
7
22,668
# Students in 5th Grade:
6
23,142
# Students in 6th Grade:
7
23,235
# Students in 7th Grade:
8
23,693
# Students in 8th Grade:
11
24,281
# Students in 9th Grade:
10
29,625
# Students in 10th Grade:
6
27,491
# Students in 11th Grade:
14
24,570
# Students in 12th Grade:
5
22,111
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,933 is higher than the state median of $14,757. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,231 is higher than the state median of $14,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,933
$14,757
Spending / Student
$26,231
$14,122
Best Maxwell School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maxwell Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4th St And Parque
Maxwell, NM 87728
(575) 375-2371
Maxwell, NM 87728
(575) 375-2371
Grades: K-6
| 50 students
Rank: #22.
Maxwell High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4th St And Parque
Maxwell, NM 87728
(575) 375-2371
Maxwell, NM 87728
(575) 375-2371
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
Rank: #33.
Maxwell Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4th St And Parque
Maxwell, NM 87728
(575) 375-2371
Maxwell, NM 87728
(575) 375-2371
Grades: 7-8
| 19 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Maxwell School District?
Maxwell School District manages 3 public schools serving 104 students.
What is the rank of Maxwell School District?
Maxwell School District is ranked #26 out of 143 school districts in New Mexico (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Maxwell School District?
53% of Maxwell School District students are Hispanic, and 47% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Maxwell School District?
Maxwell School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Maxwell School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,231 is higher than the state median of $14,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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