Maxwell Academy (Pk-8)

About Maxwell Academy (Pk-8)

Maxwell Academy (Pk-8) is a private school located in the heart of the city. It is a small, family-oriented school that provides a safe and nurturing environment for children of all ages. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum, with a focus on developing the whole child. Students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop a passion for learning.
Maxwell Academy has highly-qualified teachers and staff who provide individualized attention to each student. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, art, and drama. These activities help students to develop their skills and explore their interests.
The school has a strong sense of community, and parents are actively involved in their children’s education. The school encourages parents to be involved in their children’s learning and provides a variety of parent-teacher activities.
Maxwell Academy provides a supportive and encouraging learning environment for students of all ages. The school strives to create an environment where each student can reach their full potential.

Address:	733 Euclid Ave. Duarte, CA 91010
Phone:	(626) 599-5300
Site:	duarteusd.org
Grades:	K – 8
Enrollment:	450 students

Overview Maxwell Academy (Pk-8)

Maxwell Academy (Pk-8) serves 450 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Maxwell Academy (Pk-8) placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Maxwell Academy (Pk-8)

Maxwell Academy (Pk-8) is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Maxwell Academy (Pk-8) is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.