The top reported proficiency rate is 0% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Maxwell Elementary School
Maxwell Elementary School is a regular public school serving prekindergarten through sixth grade in the small rural village of Maxwell, Nebraska, part of Lincoln County. The school sits on a single combined campus along the main highway corridor, sharing an address with Maxwell High School. Maxwell itself is a village of modest size with a population that has been declining over recent years, according to publicly reported estimates. The community has a rural, small-town character with minimal commercial activity and limited walkable infrastructure. The school campus is the primary civic anchor in the village, alongside the village hall and a post office. No major development projects or recent district-level changes were reported.
The school enrolls a small student body. The student population is predominantly white, with a notable share of Hispanic students and a small number of students from other racial backgrounds. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that economic need is present in the community. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available. Because the school serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report.
The academic picture from state assessments requires careful interpretation. For the most recent test administration, reported proficiency rates across all tested subjects and grades in math, English language arts, and science showed a rate of zero percent. This is a striking figure and may reflect very small testing cohorts, data suppression, or other reporting circumstances. Multi-year trend data suggest that in prior years the school had measurable proficiency rates, including in English language arts and math. The most recent single-year figures do not follow that pattern. A parent may want to follow up directly with the school or district for a clearer explanation of these results and to understand the current academic standing.
When compared with other districts in Lincoln County, Maxwell Elementary School falls in the bottom quartile on overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades. The comparison is based on a small set of districts, and the school’s very low reported index score pulls it to the lower end of that group. No comparative data on chronic absenteeism or graduation rate was available, as those measures do not apply to this grade band or were not reported.
The school’s setting is rural and remote, classification that shapes the daily experience for families. Housing in the area is affordable relative to national benchmarks, with typical home values around the middle of the state’s range. The nearest larger city, North Platte, is a short drive away, providing additional employment and services for residents. The Maxwell Public Schools district operates as a single campus serving all grades, so elementary students are in the same building complex as the older students, which can foster a close-knit school community.
No information was available on specific programs, course access, staffing ratios, or disciplinary climate. For families considering this school, those are gaps worth exploring directly. Maxwell Elementary serves a small, rural community with economic diversity and a long-established place in the village. The academic data from the most recent year is anomalously low; the prior trend and the school’s long record suggest that a conversation with the principal would be valuable for any parent wanting a full picture of student learning and support.
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