Serving 395 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Rhoda Maxwell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 395 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rhoda Maxwell Elementary School's student population of 395 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
395 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Be the Spark that Inspires
School Rankings
Rhoda Maxwell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rhoda Maxwell Elementary School is 0.46, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#8014 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
72%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
14%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rhoda Maxwell Elementary School's ranking?
Rhoda Maxwell Elementary School is ranked #8014 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rhoda Maxwell Elementary School?
395 students attend Rhoda Maxwell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Rhoda Maxwell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rhoda Maxwell Elementary School?
Rhoda Maxwell Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rhoda Maxwell Elementary School offer ?
Rhoda Maxwell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Rhoda Maxwell Elementary School part of?
Rhoda Maxwell Elementary School is part of Woodland Joint Unified School District.
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