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School Comparison

Maxwell Academy (PK-8)
vs.
Clifton Middle

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Maxwell Academy (PK-8)
Clifton Middle
  • Clifton Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Maxwell Academy (PK-8) (190 vs. 21).
  • Maxwell Academy (PK-8) reported a higher chronically absent students than Clifton Middle (136 vs. 102).
  • Maxwell Academy (PK-8) reported a higher students per counselor than Clifton Middle (404:1 vs. 381.6:1).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Maxwell Academy (PK-8) reported a higher chronically absent students than Clifton Middle (136 vs. 102).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Clifton Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Maxwell Academy (PK-8) (190 vs. 21).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Clifton Middle reported a higher violent incidents than Maxwell Academy (PK-8) (6 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Maxwell Academy (PK-8) reported a higher students per counselor than Clifton Middle (404:1 vs. 381.6:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

13 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Maxwell Academy (PK-8)
$18,206.71
Clifton Middle
$17,067.76
Local revenue share
Maxwell Academy (PK-8)
33.5%
Clifton Middle
34.3%
State revenue share
Maxwell Academy (PK-8)
58.4%
Clifton Middle
54.1%
Federal revenue share
Maxwell Academy (PK-8)
8%
Clifton Middle
11.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Maxwell Academy (PK-8)
29%
Clifton Middle
28.3%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Los Angeles County
$87,760
Los Angeles County
$87,760
Poverty rate
Los Angeles County
13.6%
Los Angeles County
13.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Los Angeles County
35.5%
Los Angeles County
35.5%
Unemployment rate
Los Angeles County
5.8%
Los Angeles County
5.8%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.