Summary:
The Maxwell Unified school district is a small, rural district in California with three schools serving grades K-12 for about 330 students, where a high percentage qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
Among the schools, Maxwell Senior High stands out for its exceptional student support, achieving a perfect 100% graduation rate, a 0% dropout rate, and very low chronic absenteeism, despite test scores that are below state averages. Maxwell Elementary shows the most consistent academic performance, with English and math scores close to or above state averages and improving rankings, while also maintaining good attendance.
The district faces its biggest academic challenges at Maxwell Middle, which has the lowest test scores and rankings. However, a key strength across all schools is a strong culture of attendance, with chronic absenteeism rates far better than the state average. The high school's success in keeping students engaged and graduating, along with the elementary school's solid academics, are positive signs, though the middle school's performance indicates an area needing focused support.
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