Maxwell Public Schools, NE

Original Research by School Decision on Maxwell Public Schools

Maxwell Public Schools is a small, rural Nebraska district serving just over 250 students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. It operates two schools, an elementary school and a high school, both under the same roof of a single campus in the village of Maxwell. The district sits in Lincoln County, a largely agricultural region in the central part of the state.

The student body is predominantly white, with a Hispanic population making up a sizable minority and a small number of Black students. This is a very small district by any measure, and the per-pupil spending is in the middle range, though in the lower half, among the five districts in Lincoln County. A parent considering this district should understand that the experience is that of a close-knit, rural school system where every student is known by name.

State testing data is thin and largely suppressed, which is common for small districts where reporting results could identify individual students. The most complete picture comes from a single grade. In seventh-grade math, just over half of students met the state's proficiency standard. In fifth-grade English language arts, a similar share was proficient. Science results for fifth and eighth grades, along with most other grade-level results in math and reading, were suppressed. Because the data is so sparse, it is difficult to draw a reliable conclusion about overall academic performance. A parent may want to ask the district directly for more detailed classroom-level information.

The district's overall proficiency index, which averages the available test results across all subjects and grades, places Maxwell in the bottom quartile among Lincoln County's districts. This is a soft spot, though the small number of tested students means a few children can shift the numbers. Chronic absenteeism, at a level that also places the district in the bottom quartile compared to its county peers, is another area a parent may want to look into further with the school.

The graduation rate is not reported in the available data. Maxwell High School serves grades nine through twelve, so a graduation rate would normally be expected; its absence means a parent should ask the school directly for this figure.

Housing in the areas served by Maxwell is generally affordable compared to national and state averages, with home values under the Nebraska median and rents low. The economic context shows a stable national unemployment rate and rising home values across the region over the past year. Several zip codes contribute to the district's housing market, including the village of Brady and the larger city of North Platte, which offers more rental options.

A search for recent district changes, such as bond measures, new programs, or leadership turnover, found little of lasting impact publicly reported. This suggests a stable, if quiet, administrative environment. The district does not have a reported Title I status, and information on student discipline, course access, and staffing was not available in the data provided.

Maxwell Public Schools is best suited for a family seeking a small, rural setting where the community is tight and the district is the center of town life. The academic picture is incomplete, and the available metrics suggest there are challenges with both proficiency and attendance. A parent who values individualized attention and a low-pressure environment may find it a good fit, but those looking for a wide array of advanced coursework or strong comparative test scores should look more closely at the school's actual offerings and ask about recent student outcomes beyond what the public data shows.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

250

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 15%

Black 1%

White 81%

Two+ 2%

Schools in this District

2 schools are officially reported under this district.

MAXWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MAXWELL HIGH SCHOOL

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

1 grade reported

54%

Grade 7

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

58%

Grade 5

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$248,224

Year-over-year change+7.6%

Range across 6 ZIP codes$147K to $340K

vs. state typical0.89x

vs. national typical0.67x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (6 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
69151	Brady	$251K	+7.8%	87.5%
69101	North Platte	$215K	+6.8%	8.3%
69123	Brady	$340K	+8.1%	1.7%
69120	Arnold	$152K	+3.6%	0.9%
69025	Curtis	$147K	+5.5%	0.7%
69163		$219K	+1.0%	0.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,021/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
69101	North Platte	$1,021	—	8.3%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,253/mo

Home price / national median income3.0x

Annual rent / national median income14.6%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$232/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$279,080 (+3.4% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.