Duarte High vs Maxwell Academy (PK-8)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Duarte High
Duarte · Public high · Grades 9–12
756 students
Maxwell Academy (PK-8)
Duarte · Public elementary · Grades K–8
504 students
| Measure | Duarte High Duarte, California | Maxwell Academy (PK-8) Duarte, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #752 of 1,343 | #2969 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12624 of 16,910 | #35865 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 756 | 504 |
| Enrollment | 756 | 504 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77% | 74.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 36% |
| city | Duarte | Duarte |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maxwell Academy (PK-8) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.1 vs 33.1).
- •Maxwell Academy (PK-8) does better on math proficiency (36% vs 22%).
- •Duarte High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 48%).
- •Maxwell Academy (PK-8) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.2% vs 77%).
- •Duarte High does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 21.0).
- •Duarte High is the larger school with 756 students compared with 504.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Duarte High better than Maxwell Academy (PK-8)?
On the Success Index (US), Maxwell Academy (PK-8) ranks higher (34.1 vs 33.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Duarte High and Maxwell Academy (PK-8)?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Duarte and Duarte in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Duarte High: 756. Maxwell Academy (PK-8): 504. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Duarte High and Maxwell Academy (PK-8) rank in California?
Duarte High is 752nd of 1,343 and Maxwell Academy (PK-8) is 2969th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).