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Best Schools in Maxwell, CA
Maxwell, CA has 11 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,817 students. On average they score 25% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in Maxwell exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Maxwell, CA
The top high schools in Maxwell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Princeton Junior-senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Princeton Joint Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 62 Students
2. Maxwell Sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maxwell Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 114 Students
3. Williams Junior/senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williams Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 634 Students
4. Colusa Alternative High (continuation)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colusa Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 24 Students
Best Middle Schools in Maxwell, CA
The top middle schools in Maxwell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. George T. Egling Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colusa Unified • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 537 Students
2. Maxwell Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maxwell Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 83 Students
3. Williams Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williams Unified • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 284 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Maxwell, CA
The top elementary schools in Maxwell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. James M. Burchfield Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colusa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 454 Students
2. Maxwell Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maxwell Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 143 Students
3. Williams Primary Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williams Unified • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 413 Students
4. Princeton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Princeton Joint Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 69 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Maxwell, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Maxwell, CA has a total population of 1,372 with 37% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 69%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Maxwell, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Maxwell, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.09 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.70 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Maxwell, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Maxwell, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Maxwell, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Maxwell, CA
How many schools are in Maxwell, CA?
Maxwell, CA has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,817 students in total.
How do schools in Maxwell perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Maxwell score 25% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in Maxwell exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Maxwell?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Maxwell
3 of 3 schools in Maxwell carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 2D: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Maxwell. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.