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Enrollment
504
Elementary
DISTRICT 535 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DUARTE UNIFIED·NCES 061152001285
Maxwell Academy (PK-8)
733 Euclid Ave., Duarte, CA 91010 · (626) 599-5300 · Los Angeles County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL504 STUDENTS
B-
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 47% of California public elementary schools
- C+Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- B-Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- B+Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
20.8:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 21.2:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
74%
374 students
DISTRICT 74% · STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 62 | 12% |
| Grade 1 | 37 | 7% |
| Grade 2 | 39 | 8% |
| Grade 3 | 40 | 8% |
| Grade 4 | 48 | 10% |
| Grade 5 | 50 | 10% |
| Grade 6 | 83 | 16% |
| Grade 7 | 74 | 15% |
| Grade 8 | 71 | 14% |
This year's kindergarten class (62) is 13% smaller than its 8th grade class (71).
Student demographics
32%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 43% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
45.1%
CA avg 49.1% . +4.1pp since 2014
Math
28.6%
CA avg 37.7% . +6.6pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 45 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 29 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are up about 4 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 7 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 15.5% | 29.6% | 22.4% | 32.5% |
| Math | 11.6% | 17.0% | 27.2% | 44.2% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 45.1% | 28.6% |
| 2023-24 | 40.4% | 33.3% |
| 2022-23 | 39.9% | 31.0% |
| 2021-22 | 34.9% | 28.6% |
| 2020-21 | 35.3% | 24.4% |
| 2018-19 | 49.0% | 35.5% |
| 2017-18 | 46.6% | 36.6% |
| 2016-17 | 39.4% | 33.9% |
| 2015-16 | 40.0% | 27.0% |
| 2014-15 | 41.0% | 22.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
36.2%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
36.1%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+0.1pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 36% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 36% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Maxwell Academy (PK-8)
Maxwell Academy (PK-8)'s state test result (36.2% proficient) is higher than 2 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell Academy (PK-8) this school | 504 | 74.2% | 36.2% |
| Meadow View Elementary Santa Rosa | 468 | 75.2% | 23.0% |
| Julia B. Morrison Elementary Norwalk | 548 | 74.8% | 54.9% |
| Rio Del Mar Oxnard | 499 | 75.8% | 33.3% |
| Ben Lomond Elementary Covina | 506 | 75.1% | 41.0% |
| Barranca Elementary Covina | 529 | 75.4% | 50.9% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Maxwell Academy (PK-8) ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 36.2% | #2,848 of 5,151 | #707 of 1,126 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 28.6% | #3,357 of 5,172 ▼ 614 | #872 of 1,129 ▼ 195 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 45.1% | #2,441 of 5,172 ▲ 245 | #578 of 1,129 ▲ 48 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +5.1pp | #1,619 of 5,116 | #461 of 1,116 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 504 | #2,378 of 5,915 | #478 of 1,300 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 20.8:1 | #1,397 of 5,352 | #417 of 1,213 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 32.3% | #3,833 of 5,354 | #705 of 1,214 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 74.2% | #2,674 of 5,625 | #811 of 1,276 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +27.6% | #148 of 1,139 | #26 of 181 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
504
+54 (+12%) vs 2020
-17% since 1990-91, when it was 607
Student : Teacher
20.8:1
was 21.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 504 | 24.2 | 20.8:1 | 74% (374) |
| 2023-24 | 439 | 23 | 19.1:1 | 67% (292) |
| 2022-23 | 428 | 22.9 | 18.7:1 | 71% (306) |
| 2020-21 | 450 | 21 | 21.4:1 | 83% (373) |
| 2017-18 | 395 | 20.5 | 19.3:1 | 89% (353) |
| 2015-16 | 365 | 15 | 24.3:1 | 87% (319) |
| 2010-11 | 378 | N/A | N/A | 91% (345) |
| 2000-01 | 610 | 29 | 21.0:1 | 92% (563) |
| 1990-91 | 607 | 25 | 24.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Maxwell Academy (PK-8).
Since 2017-18: students up 28% (395 to 504); teachers up 18% (20.5 to 24.2).
About Maxwell Academy (PK-8)
Maxwell Academy (PK-8) is a medium-sized elementary school. Its address is in Duarte, California. The school's enrollment of 504 students covers kindergarten through 8.
Duarte Unified (6 schools, 2,949 students) runs Maxwell Academy (PK-8).
At Maxwell Academy (PK-8), Hispanic students make up 82% of the student body. The remaining students are 7% Asian, 5% multiracial, 4% White, and 2% Black. Among people living in Los Angeles County, the Hispanic share is about 48%. By the diversity index, Maxwell Academy (PK-8) comes in at 32%.
The school reported 24.2 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 20.8:1. The 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California is higher than this school's figure. Eligible students account for 74% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program.
Maxwell Academy (PK-8) is graded B- by allk12, scoring above 47% of California public elementary schools once test results, poverty-adjusted performance, and the recent trend are combined.
Test results at Maxwell Academy (PK-8) are within a point of what its free or reduced-price lunch share predicts (36.2% actual, 36.1% predicted).
Recent Census Bureau figures for Los Angeles County show that median household income is about $90,112, roughly 36% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Federal data list 2,244 public schools in Los Angeles County, with a combined enrollment of about 1,265,907.
The shortest distance from Maxwell Academy (PK-8) to another public school is about 0.5 miles, to Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (PK-8). A five-mile radius around the school includes at least 8 other public schools. Among the 6 closest schools with test data, this one included, Maxwell Academy (PK-8) ranks 4th on average proficiency.
Maxwell Academy (PK-8) is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more, a location NCES labels Suburb: Large.
Enrollment was 450 in 2020-21 and 504 in 2024-25, a increase of 54 students.
Discussion on this page can cover school safety, transportation, and start times. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Los Angeles County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,808,667
Census ACS
Median income
$90,112
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
2,244
1,265,907 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Duarte Unified
- Royal Oaks STEAM Academy (K-8)Elementary · 848 students
- Duarte HighHigh · 756 students
- Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (PK-8)Elementary · 470 students
- Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (TK-6)Elementary · 317 students
- Mt. Olive Innovation and Technology HighHigh · 54 students
Other schools in Duarte
- California School of the Arts - San Gabriel ValleyHigh · 974 students
- Duarte HighHigh · 756 students
- Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (PK-8)Elementary · 470 students
- Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (TK-6)Elementary · 317 students
- Opportunities for Learning - DuarteCombined · 224 students
- Mt. Olive Innovation and Technology HighHigh · 54 students
Nearby schools
- Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (PK-8)0.5 mi · 470
- Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet0.8 mi · 424
- Opportunities for Learning - Duarte0.9 mi · 224
- Mountain Park0.9 mi · 51
- Canyon Oaks High0.9 mi · 49
- Duarte High1.2 mi · 756
Frequently asked questions
About Maxwell Academy (PK-8)How large is Maxwell Academy (PK-8)?
Maxwell Academy (PK-8) enrolls approximately 504 students in grades KG-08.
Is Maxwell Academy (PK-8) an elementary, middle, or high school?
Maxwell Academy (PK-8) is an elementary school covering grades KG-08.
How many teachers does Maxwell Academy (PK-8) have?
Maxwell Academy (PK-8) employs 24 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.8:1.
What is the student diversity at Maxwell Academy (PK-8)?
Student demographics at Maxwell Academy (PK-8) are roughly 4% White, 82% Hispanic, 2% Black, 7% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Is Maxwell Academy (PK-8) public or private?
Maxwell Academy (PK-8) is a public K-12 school, overseen by Duarte Unified.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.