Maxwell Middle School serves 296 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 38% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 59% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 78%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
296 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)38%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)59%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
82%
48%
Black
8%
6%
White
6%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% AZ state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% AZ state average).
How many students attend Maxwell Middle School?
296 students attend Maxwell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Maxwell Middle School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maxwell Middle School?
Maxwell Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Maxwell Middle School offer ?
Maxwell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Maxwell Middle School part of?
Maxwell Middle School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403).
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