Morgan Maxwell School

(520)225-2000

maxwellk8.tusd1.org

354 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Morgan Maxwell School, located on the west side of Tucson, is a specialized educational facility within the Tucson Unified School District (TUSD). It is unique because it serves as a K-12 alternative school designed to provide a supportive, structured environment for students who may struggle in a traditional classroom setting. The school focuses on personalized learning paths, aiming to help students overcome academic or behavioral challenges while working toward their grade-level requirements or graduation goals.

The school is well-known for its emphasis on social-emotional learning and small class sizes, which allow teachers to provide more individualized attention to each student. By fostering a close-knit community, Morgan Maxwell seeks to build student confidence and accountability. Its curriculum and support systems are tailored to help students reintegrate into traditional school environments or successfully transition into post-secondary life, making it a critical resource for families seeking an inclusive and focused educational alternative in the Tucson area.

354

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morgan Maxwell School
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	254
Black	25
Asian	3
Two or More	5
American Indian	29
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
254 (71.8%)
White
33 (9.3%)
American Indian
29 (8.2%)
Black
25 (7.1%)
Two or More
5 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.4%)
Asian
3 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Tucson Unified District (4403)
Phone:	(520)225-2000
Website:	http://maxwellk8.tusd1.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	354
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 24

Kindergarten 24

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 24

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 25

Grade 6 67

Grade 7 57

Grade 8 40

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Morgan Maxwell School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	24
Kindergarten	24
Grade 1	32
Grade 2	29
Grade 3	24
Grade 4	32
Grade 5	25
Grade 6	67
Grade 7	57
Grade 8	40

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Morgan Maxwell School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	161	45.5%
Male	193	54.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)