MORGAN MAXWELL SCHOOL
Morgan Maxwell School is a public elementary school that is part of the Tucson Unified District (4403) school district, located in Tucson, AZ with about 452 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. With about 28 teachers, Morgan Maxwell School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact Morgan Maxwell School at (520) 225-2000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 225-2000
MORGAN MAXWELL SCHOOL is a public school in Tucson, AZ with about 452 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Tucson Unified District (4403)
- Total Students:
- 452
- Teachers:
- 28.03
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 452 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MORGAN MAXWELL SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 77% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 76.8%
- White
- 7.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 7.5%
- Black or African American
- 3.8%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.3%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.