Enrollment
13
Middle
DISTRICT 29 · STATE 335
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MAXWELL·NCES 350180000458
MAXWELL MIDDLE
4TH ST AND PARQUE, MAXWELL, NM 87728 · (575) 375-2371 · Colfax County
GRADES 07–08MIDDLE43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL13 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
4.7:1
3 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 6.0:1 · STATE 12.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
13 students
DISTRICT 100% · STATE 90%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 5 | 38% |
| Grade 8 | 8 | 62% |
Student demographics
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
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
MAXWELL MIDDLE→MAXWELL HIGH
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within MAXWELL. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where MAXWELL MIDDLE ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 13 | #159 of 160 |
Ranked against other public middle 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
13
-10 (-43%) vs 2020
-59% since 2000-01, when it was 32
Student : Teacher
4.7:1
was 11.5:1
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 | 13 | 2.8 | 4.7:1 | 100% (13) |
| 2023-24 | 19 | 2.2 | 8.6:1 | 100% (19) |
| 2022-23 | 20 | 2.3 | 8.8:1 | 100% (20) |
| 2020-21 | 23 | 2 | 11.5:1 | 100% (23) |
| 2017-18 | 21 | 2.6 | 8.0:1 | 100% (21) |
| 2015-16 | 20 | 2 | 10.0:1 | 85% (17) |
| 2010-11 | 16 | 2 | 8.0:1 | 81% (13) |
| 2000-01 | 32 | 3 | 10.7:1 | 69% (22) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for MAXWELL MIDDLE.
Since 2017-18: students down 38% (21 to 13); teachers up 5% (2.6 to 2.8).
About MAXWELL MIDDLE
MAXWELL MIDDLE is one of the public schools in MAXWELL, New Mexico. It is a small middle school. The grade span is 7 through 8, and enrollment is 13 students. Average enrollment for middle schools in New Mexico is about 335, so this school runs 96% smaller than that.
Within MAXWELL, MAXWELL MIDDLE is one of 3 schools. The district enrolls 87 students.
A majority of students at MAXWELL MIDDLE, 69%, are Hispanic. The next largest groups are 31% White. The school's Hispanic share is 22 points above the 48% share among Colfax County residents.
Staffing totals 2.8 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 4.7:1. That ratio is under the 12.5:1 average for middle schools in New Mexico. The free or reduced-price lunch rate at MAXWELL MIDDLE is 100%.
In Colfax County (population about 12,322), median household income is about $53,554, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 25%, and about 13% of people live in poverty. A total of 16 public schools operate in Colfax County, serving about 1,378 students.
The school nearest to MAXWELL MIDDLE is MAXWELL ELEMENTARY, at a distance of less than a tenth of a mile. Within five miles of MAXWELL MIDDLE, there are 2 other public schools.
The NCES locale for MAXWELL MIDDLE is Rural: Remote, which covers schools in rural territory far from an urban area.
MAXWELL MIDDLE reported 23 students in 2020-21 and 13 in 2024-25. Changes that large sometimes follow a school adding or dropping grades, so the two figures may not cover the same grades. Federal data show the ratio falling from 11.5:1 to 4.7:1.
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Colfax County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
12,322
Census ACS
Median income
$53,554
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
16
1,378 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in MAXWELL
- MAXWELL ELEMENTARYElementary · 39 students
- MAXWELL HIGHHigh · 35 students
Other schools in MAXWELL
- MAXWELL ELEMENTARYElementary · 39 students
- MAXWELL HIGHHigh · 35 students
Other Maxwell Middle schools
One other US public school is named Maxwell Middle. MAXWELL MIDDLE is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Maxwell MiddleMaxwell, CA · 90 students
Nearby schools
- MAXWELL ELEMENTARY0.1 mi · 39
- MAXWELL HIGH0.1 mi · 35
- SPRINGER CORRECTIONAL FACILITY11.5 mi · 1
- SPRINGER HIGH12.1 mi · 59
- WILFERTH ELEMENTARY12.6 mi · 27
- FORRESTER ELEMENTARY12.6 mi · 34
Frequently asked questions
About MAXWELL MIDDLEHow many students attend MAXWELL MIDDLE?
MAXWELL MIDDLE enrolls approximately 13 students in grades 07-08.
What grades does MAXWELL MIDDLE serve?
MAXWELL MIDDLE serves grades 07-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at MAXWELL MIDDLE?
The student-to-teacher ratio at MAXWELL MIDDLE is approximately 4.7:1 (3 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at MAXWELL MIDDLE?
Student demographics at MAXWELL MIDDLE are roughly 31% White, 69% Hispanic.
What district is MAXWELL MIDDLE in?
MAXWELL MIDDLE is part of MAXWELL.
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