Maxwell Middle vs Williams Upper Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maxwell Middle
Maxwell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
90 students
Williams Upper Elementary
Williams · Public middle · Grades 4–6
289 students
| Measure | Maxwell Middle Maxwell, California | Williams Upper Elementary Williams, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #694 of 1,334 | #1306 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11648 of 15,369 | #15228 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 90 | 289 |
| Enrollment | 90 | 289 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.9% | 92% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 11% |
| city | Maxwell | Williams |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maxwell Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.4 vs 8.0).
- •Maxwell Middle does better on math proficiency (32% vs 11%).
- •Maxwell Middle does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 24%).
- •Maxwell Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.9% vs 92%).
- •Maxwell Middle does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 24.1).
- •Williams Upper Elementary is the larger school with 289 students compared with 90.
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 Maxwell Middle better than Williams Upper Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Maxwell Middle ranks higher (31.4 vs 8.0 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 Maxwell Middle and Williams Upper Elementary?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Maxwell and Williams in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maxwell Middle: 90. Williams Upper Elementary: 289. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maxwell Middle and Williams Upper Elementary rank in California?
Maxwell Middle is 694th of 1,334 and Williams Upper Elementary is 1306th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).