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515 Oak Street, Maxwell, CA 95955-0788
Summary
Maxwell Sr High is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 41st percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 36.4% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down.
Math is weaker: 21.7% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 36.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 21.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,114/1,596 (30th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 778/1,596 (51st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 11:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 117 |
| Low-Income Students | 84 (71.8%) |
| English Learners | 27 (23.1%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.8 points from last year and fell 9.8 points over the full period. Math rose 4.6 points from last year and fell 1.3 points over the full period.
•Math -1.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
36.4% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,114 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
No reported results for 2023.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
21.7% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 49% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
No reported results for 2023.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 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 Sr High rank in California?
Maxwell Sr High ranks No. 1,114 of 1,596 in reading and No. 778 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Maxwell Sr High compare with other schools in Colusa County?
Maxwell Sr High is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 3 9–12 schools in Colusa County with 2026 results.
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