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733 Euclid Avenue, Duarte, CA 91010-3114
Summary
Maxwell Academy (PK-8) is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 63rd percentile among comparable California schools.
52.2% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 33.2% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 52.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 33.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 531/1,734 (69th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 761/1,735 (56th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 504 |
| Low-Income Students | 375 (74.6%) |
| English Learners | 159 (31.6%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 7.1 points from last year and rose 11.8 points over the full period. Math rose 4.5 points from last year and fell 0.2 points over the full period.
•Math -0.2 percentage points (2024–2026)
Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 28.3% to 68.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 31% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 32.2-point reading income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
17.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 58.6% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 68% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 27% to 45%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 17.1% to 49.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 44% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 22.6-point math income gap is wider than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
12.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 35.2% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Maxwell Academy (PK-8) compare within the district?
Maxwell Academy (PK-8) is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 3 K–8 schools in Duarte Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Maxwell Academy (PK-8) rank in California?
Maxwell Academy (PK-8) ranks No. 531 of 1,734 in reading and No. 761 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Maxwell Academy (PK-8) compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math among 3 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 40.0% meet the reading standard and 24.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Maxwell Academy (PK-8) compare with other schools in Duarte?
Maxwell Academy (PK-8) is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–8 schools in Duarte with 2026 results.
Explore schools in DuarteHow does Maxwell Academy (PK-8) compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Maxwell Academy (PK-8) is No. 46 in reading and No. 88 in math proficiency among the 145 K–8 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Maxwell Academy (PK-8)This school | 33.2% | 52.2% |
| Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (PK-8) | 32.7% | 43.5% |
| Royal Oaks STEAM Academy (K-8) | 35.0% | 49.7% |
