2013 - 2014 Enrollment:
111
StudentsNumber of Schools:
1 Combined CampusTypes of Schools:
1 Elementary School: K through 6th grade 1 Middle School: 7th through 8th grade 1 High School: 9th through 12th grade
Currently there are no Charter or private schools operating in Maxwell School District.
Average Teacher to Pupil District Ratio: 1:4.82
SCHOOL CAMPUS AND PROPERTY:
Maxwell Municipal Schools (MMS) currently owns, maintains and operates one combination school site which incorporate 56,186 gross square feet of permanent facilities and 1,696 gross square feet of portable facilities, for a total of 57,882 gross square feet. The total property owned by the District is approximately 10 acres.
NEW MEXICO A-F SCHOOL GRADING SYSTEM
The Public Education Department (PED) uses a school grading system that includes a component of percent proficient and above and growth.
The following are the 2013-14 grades for MMS schools:
Maxwell Elementary School F
Maxwell Middle School F
Maxwell High School B
FEDERAL PROGRAMS:
The Maxwell Municipal Schools participates in and receives federal monies from the following programs:
Title I Title II Title VII
Drug-Free and Communities Act Migrant
State Grants
NM Reads to Lead
SCHOOL PROGRAMS:
Maxwell Municipal Schools provides its students with a diverse and comprehensive package of Federal, State and Local programs. The District prides itself on the fact that it is small and intimate enough to know and nurture each student.
Maxwell Municipal Schools provides the following programs and services to its students throughout the District:
Special Education Gear Up
Maxwell Elementary provides and encourages participation in the following programs: Full-day Kindergarten
Maxwell Middle and High School provides the following programs: Online and ITV Classes
Maxwell High School provides and encourages participation in Dual Credit enrollment courses at:
Luna Community College
New Mexico Highlands University
After School Extracurricular Programs:
Future Farmers of America
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Boys and Girls Basketball
Boys and Girls Track and Field/Cross Country Cheerleading
Cooperative Football with Springer
ANTICIPATED CHANGES IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS:
The District anticipates changes to the manner in which instruction is delivered to align with 21st Century technology needs in the classroom for eventual application of learned skills and knowledge after high school. The District aims to bring the K-12 curriculum up to the Common Core State Standards.
A new IT director has been working on providing students and staff with computers, software, and training required to bring testing scores up to reflect the actual learning students have acquired. Capital projects for technology needs are included in the
learning environments are important.
COMMUNITY USE OF FACILITIES:
The community can access the MMS facility during school hours with proper
authorization. All visitors are directed towards administration offices upon entering the campus.
As one of the largest public spaces in the rural area, the MMS site is an important central gathering spot for the local community during emergencies and crisis. Special consideration is required to keep the site and facilities available for these uses.
CURRENT SCHOOL FEEDER FLOW PROFILE CHART:
The chart on the following page represents the flow of each component of the combined school.
Maxwell Municipal Schools
Current School Feeder Flow Profile
Maxwell HS:
9-12
Maxwell HS:
9-12
Maxwell MS:
7 - 8
Maxwell ES:
K - 6
Maxwell Municipal Schools (MMS) is located in northeastern New Mexico. It shares borders with the Raton, Cimmarron, Roy, Wagon Mound and Springer School Districts. Maxwell Municipal Schools is 27 miles south of Raton, 27 miles north-east of Cimmarron, 15 miles north of Springer, and 39 miles north of Wagon Mound. Wagon Mound is 43 miles north of Las Vegas, NM.
The map below identifies all of the School Districts in the State of New Mexico. The red arrow identifies the location of MMS in the state.
In the map below the location of Maxwell Municipal Schools within Colfax County is indicated. The District boundaries are located in the center of the county. In 2014 MMS boundaries totaled 313 square miles. The Village of Maxwell is located in the southern section of the district boundaries along the US Interstate - 25 corridor.
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Colfax County
Maxwell Municipal Schools District Boundaries
The following maps contain aerial depictions of the MMS site location within Maxwell Village.
In this depiction the site is clearly located near the center of the village. The district owns one of the largest properties within Maxwell Village. The MMS site is outlined in yellow.
A closer view of the site area shows that it is bordered by Vermejo Ave. and 5th Street. Maxwell High School is located across Parque Avenue from the larger campus, which includes the Maxwell Elementary and Middle schools, the administration building, library, gymnasium and cafeteria.
Construction Summary
Maxwell Combined School opened in 1930, is located at 4th and Parque, Maxwell, NM 87728. The state identification numbers are 011100, 011108, 011105. The Facility Condition Index is 26.76%. There are two portable classrooms. Of the nineteen total classrooms, eleven are general use, six are special use and two are special education. Their are 530 permanent square feet per student. Total enrollment at 2013-14 PED 40 day count is 111 students. The following table includes all permanent and portable facilities that Maxwell Municipal Schools operates.
The following table indicates construction summary information. The Facility Inventory table is located on the following page.
4,226 6,094 15,555 9 Portable 2003 800 10 Portable 2004 896
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Maxwell Combined School
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This analysis takes a look at the region that impacts Maxwell Municipal Schools (MMS). The first part of this section will look at Colfax County, the second part will concentrate on demographic data within the Maxwell Municipal Schools boundary area.
Colfax County Demographic Profile
Colfax County is located in the northeast region of the state of New Mexico. The area is well known for its scenic mountainous areas and its vibrant Hispanic cultural community. Land tenure in the area can be traced to Spanish settlements of the 1600’s. The county is mostly rural and sparsely populated. Raton is the largest city in the county followed by Springer, Cimarron and Maxwell.
Colfax County Boundary
The county is separated into three Census County Divisions (CCD); Raton CCD, Cimarron CCD and Springer CCD. The MMS combined school facility is located in Maxwell Village, but the many of its students reside in and around the village. The MMS district boundaries are in both Springer CCD and Raton CCD.
The following two maps of Colfax County delineate the three CCD boundaries, Maxwell Municipal Schools boundary area and Colfax County census tracts.
Colfax County Census Tracts Legend: Boundaries State '13 County '13 Co Sub Features Major Road Street Stream/Waterbody Your Selections Your Selections
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Raton CCD
Cimarron CCD Maxwell Municipal Schools
Springer CCD
Data obtained from the Bureau of Business and Economic Research (BBER), and both American Community Survey (ACS) data and 2010 U.S. Census data will be used interchangeably in this analysis to yield a thorough interpretation of the demographic factors affecting Colfax County and the Maxwell Municipal Schools boundary area. The 2008-2012 ACS provides estimates regarding demographic profiles including population and economic characteristics of geographic areas in the United States. ACS data is collected in 1 year and 5 year periods and provide a more detailed analysis of a given population than 10 year census data. The
population estimates of the ACS do not match the official counts of the 2010 census, but provide a reliable outlook regarding the demographic conditions of a particular geographic area. State and county resources are also used throughout this section, please see source information at the end of each category for details.
BBER Colfax County Population Projections
According to the US Census, Colfax County population has decreased from 14,189 in 2000 to 13,750 in 2010, which is approximately a 3% decrease as compared to a growth of 13% for the state of New Mexico during the same time period (Source: U.S. Census, 2000 & 2010).
The Bureau of Business and Economic Research (BBER) provides population projections for New Mexico Counties from the present to 2040 (Source: UNM
Geospatial and Population Studies, N.M. County Projections 07/1/ 2010 to 07/1/2040, BBER, UNM. Released Oct. 2012). The following chart provides BBER population growth estimates for Colfax County for the next 25 years. BBER anticipates a population decrease from 2010 through 2040.
14,189 14,031 13,750 13,710 13,631 13,506 13,296 12,998 12,642
BBER Population Projections for Colfax Co.
12,642
Colfax County Median Age/Age Distribution
According to the 2008-2012 ACS, the median age in Colfax County was 46.7 years. The median age went up significantly from 40.8 years in 2000. Both are far higher than the New Mexico median age of 36.7 (Source: ACS, 2008-2012 and US Census, 2000). In the following graph, the highest age category is 55 to 59 years.
The higher median age is partially due to the lack of in migration and high out migration of younger people from the area for economic reasons. The older population is remaining in the county, thereby skewing the age range towards the older categories. Ramifications of an older demographic on school districts in the county may be a decreasing enrollment since older families tend to not have young children living in their households.
3% 4% 5% 6% 7% 8% 9% 10%
Colfax County Population
Total: 13,614
0% 1% 2% 3%
New Mexico County Median Age Comparisons 2010
In the following map New Mexico 2010 county median ages are compared across the state. In this map Colfax County falls into the second highest age range of 45.5 - 50.1. Median ages in neighboring northern New Mexico counties tends to fall into the lower age ranges with the exception of Harding County whose median age is in the highest age range.
County Population Compared to District Population
In 2000 Colfax County’s population was 14,189 and the corresponding MMS enrollment, was 146. Student enrollment constituted 1% of the total Colfax
County population. In 2010 the percentage of student population in Colfax County population decreased to .6% of the county population. Each category in the table below have lost population except for the State of New Mexico as a whole. MMS enrollment dropped the most dramatically, at 42%. Again, this reflects the loss of the younger populations from the county. The following table compares population changes from 2000 - 2010 in state, county, village, MMS boundaries and school enrollment.
Total Populations
2000
2010
% Change
New Mexico 1,821,204 2,065,932 13%
Colfax County 14,189 13,750 -3%
Maxwell Village 274 254 -7%
MMS Boundary Area Unavailable 281
Colfax County Births
The following graph depicts the births in Colfax County for the last 12 years. These births provide a point of reference to the number of entering kindergarten students to MMS. The graph shows that on average 152 children were born from 2000 to 2012 (Source: NM vital health statistics, 2011). In 2008 there were 154 births; this number provides us with an estimate of the number of entering kindergarten students in the 2013 school year. These figures are reflected in our enrollment projections.
161 171 171
151 163 142 151 166 154 146
138 143 115
Colfax Co. Births
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Colfax County Births to Kindergarten Enrollment
In the next chart, births to kindergarten enrollment are compared in two separate 5 year periods (The X coordinate represents the periods and the Y coordinate represents the number of children). The relationship between the two sets are analyzed so that the number of births in a given year are an indicator of the number of kindergarten enrollment 5 years later. For example, Year 1 of birth (2004)
corresponds to Year 1 of kindergarten enrollment (2009) because the child who was born in 2004 will attend kindergarten in 2009.
163 142 151 166 154 80 100 120 140 160 180
Colfax Co. Births compared to MMS Kindergarten Enrollment Two related 5 year periods
Colfax Co. Births 2004-09
8 10 8 9 3 0 20 40 60 80
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
MMS Kinder Enrollment 2009-13
The average number of Colfax County births in the last 12 years is 152. MMS Kindergarten enrollment constituted about 5% of the share of county births in the Year 1 Period shown above (e.g. kindergarten enrollment in 2008 at MMS [8] to births [163]). This ratio dropped to 2% share by Year 5 related period; county births declined by approximately 6% (Source: NM Dept. of Health, Vital Statistics, 2013). Colfax County Ethnicity and Race
The following chart represents the racial and ethnic identities of Colfax County populations. The purple portion indicates that 51% of the population identifies as Hispanic. Of the population that does not identify as Hispanic 48% identifies as White; .1% identifies as Two or More Races; less than 1% identify as other races (Source: ACS, 2008-2012).
48% 51%
1%
Colfax Co. Race and Ethnicity
Colfax County Industry
According to the ACS, Most of the civilian employed population over 16 is employed in the Educational services, and health care and social assistance industry, within this industry most people are employed in Health care and social assistance. The second largest employment is in Arts, entertainment and recreation, within this industry most people are employed in Accommodation and food
services (Source: ACS, 2008-2012).
Information Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and …
Professional, scientific, and technical services Educational services, and health care and social …
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and … Other services, except public administration
Public administration
Colfax Co. Industry
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining: Construction Manufacturing Wholesale trade Retail trade
Colfax County Income and Benefits
The median household income in Colfax County is $38,263, lower than the New Mexico median income of $44,631 (Source: ACS, 2008-2012). The greatest amount of the population’s income falls between $50,000 - $74,000.
$50,000 to $74,999 $75,000 to $99,999 $100,000 to $149,999 $150,000 to $199,999 $200,000 or more 17% 11% 7% 1% 1%
Colfax Co. Income and Benefits
Median: $38,263
$35,000 to $49,999 $50,000 to $74,999
15% 17%
21% are under 18 years old (Source: ACS, 2008-2012). Another indicator of poverty rates among families is often the percentage of students receiving free or reduced lunch. In MMS this percentage is approximately 70% (Soruce: NM PED, Dept. of Education Child Nutrition Programs).
Maxwell Municipal Schools Boundary Area
The Maxwell Municipal Schools (MMS) boundary area covers sections of the Raton CCD and Springer CCD in Mora County. The MMS area is mostly rural and includes the Village of Maxwell. The MMS facility is located in Maxwell Village.
Since many of the students that attend MMS reside in the rural areas surrounding Maxwell Village, demographic information encompassing the entire MMS boundary area will reflect the issues facing the district more accurately.
MMS Area vs. Maxwell Village Median/Age Distribution
The total population of Maxwell Village is 220 and the MMS Area is 281. According to the 2008-12 ACS, the median age of MMS area and Maxwell Village is 41. The following chart compares the age distribution within the MMS boundary area and Maxwell Village. It demonstrates that the largest age categories for both are 45-49 years.
In the MMS area the younger ages have lower percentages than Maxwell Village and the older age ranges have higher percentages than the Village. This may indicate that future enrollment for MMS will be more likely to live within Maxwell Village, rather than in the rural areas around the village which it has in the past.
2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14% 16% 18%
Maxwell Village vs. Maxwell Municipal Schools Population
0% 2%
MMS Household Types
The following table displays the household types within MMS area (Source: ACS, 2008-2012). In 2012 family households represented 57% of total households. Households with one or more children under 18 years was 30% while those with people 60 years and over was 34% This data is a possible good indicator for the district in that there is a relatively even number of households with 18 or younger to households with those that are 60 and older. This may indicate stability in MMS enrollment into the future.
Total households
131
Total families 75
Average family size 2.65
Households with one or more children under 18 years 30%
Households with one or more people 60 years and over 34%
MMS Hispanic or Latino Origin
Unlike Colfax County, the population that identifies as Hispanic and the population that does not identify as Hispanic is less evenly divided. Of the 281 total population in MMS area, the population that identifies as Hispanic or Latino is 36% and the population that does not is 64% (Source: ACS, 2008-2012).
MMS Area Employment and Occupations
Approximately 216 people living in MMS are older than 16 years of age and constitute the working age population. Of this working age population 48% is in the labor force. Approximately 36% are employed in the private sector; 37% in local, state and federal governments. The majority are employed in management, business, science and arts occupations (Source: ACS, 2008-2012).
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance occupations
Production, transportation, and material moving occupations
Sales and office occupations
19 17 15
MMS Area Occupations
Service occupations occupations 41 19$24,999 range (Source: ACS, 2008-2012). The percentage of the population for whom poverty status is determined is 20%. Those under 18 years, constitute 14% of this population. $35,000 to $49,999 $50,000 to $64,999 $65,000 to $74,999 $75,000 to $99,999 $100,000 or more 13% 0% 0% 9% 0%
MMS Area Earnings
Median: $17,833 $1 to $9,999 or loss $10,000 to $14,999 $15,000 to $24,999 $25,000 to $34,999 $35,000 to $49,999 6% 17% 45% 10% 13%Summary
The US Census documented that the 2010 population of Colfax County is 13,614. According to the 2013 BBER projections, Colfax County’s population is anticipated to decrease to 12,642 in 2040.
The economy in Colfax County is primarily educational services, and health care and social assistance.
A concern for Colfax County, Maxwell Village and the Maxwell Municipal Schools (MMS) area is an aging population. All areas’ median ages are in the mid to high forties, which places Colfax County in the second oldest age category in the state. Population in Colfax County and the MMS area has decreased in the last 10 years. The area does need more in migration from younger populations to decrease their high median age and restore the population growth.
Overall, the county and MMS area will most likely experience slow decreases in its growth trajectory into the future. There are no indications that the either the county or the MMS area will see growth of economic development in the near future.
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Maxwell Municipal Schools (MMS) is located in Colfax County, which had a
population decrease of 3% from 2000-2010. The Bureau of Business and Economic Research (BBER) is anticipating this trend to continue if current conditions persist through 2030. The geographic area that encompasses the MMS boundaries, remained stable demographically since 2000 and this is not expected to change in the near future.
PROJECTION METHOD:
There are several methods of projecting student enrollment for school districts. The most common of which is the cohort-survival method. In this method, the numbers of students in a cohort (a group of students of a certain age who move together through one grade level to the next) are tracked through past grades. Based on historical enrollments, survival rates (ratios of the number of students who remain from one year to the next) are calculated. Prevailing birth rates (for kindergarten) and average survival rates (for other grades) are used to calculate future
enrollments. As warranted, ratios can be adjusted to reflect major factors identified during the growth analysis. Since the cohort-survival method addresses students who are currently in the system, it tends to be very accurate for 5 to 7 years. The population method is another projection technique. This method uses
information about a known population (usually derived from U.S. Census data) and actual attendance from the area. Projected enrollment is calculated based on the ratio of students attending to the general population, multiplied by the projected change for the population in the general area.
These two methods were combined to project the enrollment for Maxwell Municipal Schools. Overall student enrollment is calculated at the district level using the population method. This number is used as a control total for detailed cohort-survival projections at the school level. Smaller school districts can often rely on close monitoring of development activity to identify changes in student population.
Maxwell Municipal Schools District Wide Enrollment Trends
MMS enrollment in 2003-04 was 112 students. Its enrollment dropped to 86 in 2009, and remained in the 80 student range through 2012. The District’s enrollment rebounded to above 100 in 2012 and has remained since.
Projected enrollment is expected to remain above 100 should current conditions continue. Factors taken into consideration for projections are:
• Stability of the Maxwell Municipal Schools boundary area population • Historic enrollment trends
• Colfax County birth trends
• Anticipated consistancy of in and out migration within MMS boundaries The following page contains tables for historic and projected enrollment and a trend graph comparing MMS district wide enrollment trends over time.
Grade Level 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 Pre-K 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 K 7 3 4 4 10 6 8 10 8 9 3 1st 6 8 5 8 4 10 10 7 11 8 10 2nd 5 6 8 4 10 5 6 10 5 11 6 3rd 7 4 9 10 7 8 4 6 10 4 13 4th 10 8 5 9 7 8 7 4 4 12 4 5th 11 14 7 6 8 8 7 7 6 6 12 6th 9 10 10 9 6 7 7 8 8 7 6 7th 11 11 4 10 6 7 6 6 8 9 10 8th 10 12 9 7 11 7 4 10 6 9 10 9th 12 9 10 10 6 10 7 5 8 7 12 10th 7 9 8 11 10 6 8 6 5 14 7 11th 10 6 8 8 10 5 8 5 4 6 11 12th 7 9 5 9 6 9 4 1 3 4 7 Total 112 111 93 105 101 96 86 85 86 106 111
MMS District Enrollment Projection
Grade Level 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 Pre-K 0 0 0 0 0 0 K 5 6 6 6 7 7 1st 4 7 7 7 8 9 2nd 9 4 6 7 7 8 3rd 7 10 4 7 7 8 4th 13 7 10 4 7 7 5th 5 15 7 12 4 8 6th 12 5 15 7 12 4 7th 6 12 4 15 7 11 8th 11 7 13 5 17 8 9th 10 12 7 14 5 17 10th 12 10 12 7 14 5 11th 6 11 9 10 6 12 12th 9 5 9 7 8 5 Total 109 111 109 108 109 109 112 93 101 86 86 111 111 108 109
MMS District Enrollment Trends
Maxwell Elementary School Enrollment
Maxwell Elementary School enrolls K - 6th grades. The District had a small Pre-K program from 2004-06. Enrollment for the elementary schools has remained extremely stable with enrollment around 55 students since 2003.
Projections for Maxwell Elementary School do not anticipate changes into 2019-20. The following page contains tables for historic and projected enrollment and a trend graph comparing Maxwell Elementary School enrollment trends over time.
Grade Levels 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 Pre-K 2 1 KN 7 3 4 4 10 6 8 10 8 9 3 1st 6 8 5 8 4 10 10 7 11 8 10 2nd 5 6 8 4 10 5 6 10 5 11 6 3rd 7 4 9 10 7 8 4 6 10 4 13 4th 10 8 5 9 7 8 7 4 4 12 4 5th 11 14 7 6 8 8 7 7 6 6 12 6th 9 10 10 9 6 7 7 8 8 7 6 TOTAL 55 55 49 50 52 52 49 52 52 57 54
Maxwell Elementary School Enrollment Projection
Grade Levels 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 Pre-K 0 0 0 0 0 0 KN 5 6 6 6 7 7 1st 4 7 7 7 8 9 2nd 9 4 6 7 7 8 3rd 7 10 4 7 7 8 4th 13 7 10 4 7 7 5th 5 15 7 12 4 8 6th 12 5 15 7 12 4 TOTAL 55 54 55 50 52 51 55 55 49 50 52 52 49 52 52 57 54 55 54 55 50 52 51
Maxwell Elementary School Enrollment Trends
Maxwell Middle and High School Enrollment
Maxwell Middle School enrolls 6th grade - 7th grade, and Maxwell High School enrolls 9th grade - 12th grade.
Historic enrollment trends for both schools are closely aligned, reflecting stability of the MMS enrollment across the district. Both schools have retained students in the school from 2003. Middle school enrollment did dip between 2008-9 and 2009-10 school years, when enrollment reached its lowest point at 14 and 2009-10 students respectively. This resulted in a smaller than normal enrollment at the high school during the 2010-11 and 2011-12 school years at 17 and 20 students respectively.
Projected enrollment for both schools anticipate that enrollment will increase slightly through 2019-20.
The following page contains tables for historic and projected enrollment and a trend graph comparing Maxwell Middle School and High School enrollment trends over time.
Grade Levels 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14
7th 11 11 4 10 6 7 6 6 8 9 10
8th 10 12 9 7 11 7 4 10 6 9 10
TOTAL 21 23 13 17 17 14 10 16 14 18 20
Maxwell Middle School Enrollment Projection
Grade Levels 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 7th 6 12 4 15 7 11 8th 11 7 13 5 17 8 TOTAL 17 19 17 20 24 19 21 23 13 17 17 14 10 16 14 18 20 17 19 17 20 24 19
Maxwell Middle School Enrollment Trends
Maxwell High School Enrollment History
Grade Levels 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 9th 12 9 10 10 6 10 7 5 8 7 12 10th 7 9 8 11 10 6 8 6 5 14 7 11th 10 6 8 8 10 5 8 5 4 6 11 12th 7 9 5 9 6 9 4 1 3 4 7 TOTAL 36 33 31 38 32 30 27 17 20 31 37Maxwell High School Enrollment Projection
Grade Levels 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 9th 10 12 7 14 5 17 10th 12 10 12 7 14 5 11th 6 11 9 10 6 12 12th 9 5 9 7 8 5 TOTAL 37 38 36 38 34 39 36 33 31 38 32 30 27 17 20 31 37 37 38 37 38 33 39
Maxwell High School Enrollment Trends
Maxwell Municipal Schools has experienced stable enrollment since 2003. The District did decrease in enrollment from 2009-2013 however, enrollment has since increased and the District is currently experiencing stable enrollment near 110 students.
Analysis of the Maxwell area does not reveal changes in the area that may affect enrollment. Therefore the projections are that the District’s enrollment will remain stable through 2019-20.
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School utilization and capacity are not stationary numbers; they can change from year to year depending on the educational programs available at the school, the pupil/teacher ratio (class size), scheduling, and special needs of the students. Special programs that the District provides to meet the needs of its students can have a dramatic impact on the capacity and utilization of educational facilities. For that reason, it is recommended that the utilization and capacity of the facilities be reviewed annually and updated as necessary to realize the most effective use of the buildings and to enable the district to effectively plan for the future.
The methodology used to determine facility capacity can be slightly different for each school type due to their educational programs and use of facilities. For this facilities master plan, capacities were analyzed using three different capacity calculation methods to provide a comprehensive look at school capacities. Capacities based on the permanent square footages, educational programs, and number of instructional spaces at each school are provided. These capacities are based on both permanent and portable square footages for comparison.
CAPACITY BASED ON NM ADEQUACY STANDARDS
The first capacity calculation method is based on the comparison of the existing square feet of a school with and without portables to the NM Adequacy Standard recommended square feet for a new school. NM adequacy standards for overall square footage of a school are based on student population and derived from the Maximum Building Gross Square Foot Calculator located on the PSFA website. Recommended square footage per student in the adequacy standards are intended to functionally support all of a school’s educational programs, yet encourage multi-use spaces and other strategies that will maximize utilization and create an efficient footprint for the school.
The NM Adequacy Standard recommended square feet per student provides insight to student capacity of existing District school facilities based on the existing square feet of each facility, including permanent and portable. This method of calculating capacity provides a look at how the existing school compares to the State’s
standards. The square footage per student is based on NM Adequacy Standard square footage, and does not take into consideration the number of existing instructional spaces or the educational program.
In determining the capacity that PSCOC/PSFA would anticipate for an existing school, the overall square footage of the school is compared to square footages in the Maximum Building Gross square Foot Calculator and the associated capacity of the school. For Maxwell School with an existing square footage of 57,882, the PSCOC/ PSFA recommended capacity based on the calculator is 300 students.
The table below shows the current Maxwell Schools enrollment along with the NM Adequacy Standard recommended square feet per student. Multiplying these columns gives the NM Adequacy Standard recommended square footage for the facility. The differences between existing square footages and NM Adequacy Standard recommended square footages is shown for comparison. The table also shows the recommended student capacity based on the existing size of each school facility in the District. The table is summarized in a graph for visual comparison. Maxwell Combination School has an existing footprint of 57,882 SF which is greater than the 23,260 SF recommended by the NM Adequacy Standard. The District is over the recommended square footage by approximately 249%. NM Adequacy Standards calculates the capacity of the existing combined school at 305. Maxwell’s current student enrollment is 111. This capacity method shows the school should be capable of accommodating 194 more students than MMS has enrolled. This data reflects an under utilized facility.
NM A.S. Recommended Square Footage:
School Current Enrollment NM A.S.CURRENT Recommended SF/Student NM A.S. Recommended Facility SF Facility SF (Permanent) Ratio of Existing SF to Recommended SF (Permanent Facilities Only) NM A.S. Capacity based on Existing SF/Student
Maxwell Combined School 111 210 23,260 57,882 249% 305
DISTRICT TOTALS: 111 210 23,260 57,882 249% 305 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 Actual SqFt v NM Adeq. SqFt
Adequacy Standards recommended footage based on enrollment; however, the District has to determine if a smaller footprint will meet student needs.
A reduced square footage will save the District money on maintenance and operation, but the needs of the students have to be met.
NM PUBLIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT PUPIL TO TEACHER RATIO
The two following capacity calculation methods are based in part on the New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) Pupil to Teacher Ratio (PTR). A school’s average PTR is determined based on PED’s Pupil to teacher ratio by grade level. The following is PED’s allowable PTR by grade level.
• Pre-K: 8-12 with aides
• Kindergarten: 15 without an aide; 20 with an aide • 1st – 3rd: 22
• 4th – 6th: 24
• 7th – 8th: maximum English class size: 27, or 189 students per teacher per day
• 9th – 12th: maximum English class size: 30, or 210 students per teacher per day
The following Average PTR was used for calculations of Maxwell Combined School: Maxwell Combined School 22 students
CAPACITY BASED ON MAXIMUM AND FUNCTIONAL FACILITY CAPACITY
The second capacity method is based on the number of existing classrooms and educational program with and without portables. This capacity method looks at the
Maximum Facility Capacity and Functional Facility Capacity of a school. These two capacities are explained below:
Maximum Facility Capacity: Is the sum of the maximum number of students that can be assigned to each classroom/instructional space of a school facility. The maximum number of students that can be assigned to each classroom is based upon the PED standard for PTR or the New Mexico State Adequacy Standard for minimum square feet required per student, whichever is more restrictive. When calculating Maximum Facility Capacity, consideration is not given to the educational program delivered at the school and how the classrooms are used. It is understood that this is not a realistic capacity for a school, but serves to identify a facility maximum.
Functional Facility Capacity: Is the potential best use of classrooms/instructional spaces based on the school’s educational program and facility design. It is the sum of the maximum number of students that can be assigned to each general use classroom of a school facility. Similar to Maximum Facility Capacity, the number of students that can be assigned to each classroom is based upon the PED standard for PTR or the NM State Adequacy Standard for square feet per student, whichever is more restrictive. Unlike Maximum Facility Capacity, this calculation excludes the instructional spaces that provide support to assigned classroom/instructional spaces. For elementary schools this means that only the general use classrooms are counted for Functional Facility Capacity. The special use rooms such as art, music, computer and gym would not be counted for capacity. Except for Level D or DD, special education classrooms are also not counted. The functional capacity calculation accounts for the potential to fill classrooms that function as “homeroom instruction” for students.
For middle/high schools the only rooms deducted from the Functional Facility Capacity are rooms identified as special education or unassigned/support labs such as computer labs, science labs, etc. Excluding special use and support classrooms provides a more realistic capacity that reflects the educational program of the school. The Functional Facility Capacity analysis below indicates that the District’s functional facility capacity is 309 students, current enrollment is 111. The District is under capacity and could accommodate 198 additional students at the combined school as shown in the table below.
CAPACITY BASED ON THE NUMBER OF INSTRUCTIONAL SPACES
The third method is based on the number of classrooms/instruction spaces of the school. This analysis is a BENCHMARK based on Instructional SpaceFunctional Facility Capacity Compared to Maximum Facility Capacity
School Grades 2013-14 Enrollment Existing # of Classrooms w/o Portables Functional Facility Capacity w/o Portables Maximum Facility Capacity w/o Portables Existing # of Classrooms w/ Portables Functional Facility Capacity w/Portables Maximum Facility Capacity w/ Portables NM A.S. Capacity based on Existing Permanent SF/Student
Maxwell Combined School K -12 111 17.0 276 309 19.0 309 346 305
Mexico are able to achieve this rate. If a school is below the overall 67% capacity, the District needs to review the educational program of the school and develop a plan to increase the utilization and efficiency of the school.
Depending upon the need for special programs offered at the elementary level, the 75% overall capacity benchmark may be difficult to obtain and this should be factored in when looking at capacities of individual schools. 75% overall capacity at the middle, and high school levels should be more easily obtained. The main variable at the middle, and high school levels is the amount of electives, advanced placement programs, special education, and support labs being offered. Some electives and advanced placement programs have inherently low student enrollment, but are necessary to meet the needs of the students.
Calculating Instructional Space Capacity
To determine the overall capacity of schools using this benchmark method, ALL instructional spaces in the existing facility are counted. Instructional spaces of a facility are identified through qualitative interviews of the district administration, master schedules, field observations, and a facilities assessment.
Once the number of instructional spaces has been determined and the average PTR for a school derived, both of these variables are multiplied by benchmark percentages of 67% and 75%.
Instructional Space Capacity at 67%
Overall instructional space capacity at 67% provides a minimum benchmark for the design capacity of the school. If a school is operating below 67% capacity, its utilization should be reviewed and possibly modified for efficiency. This calculation identifies approximately 67% of the instructional spaces for general instruction and 33% for special programs and special education for elementary schools. This calculation also accounts for slightly smaller class sizes due to the educational programs of middle and high schools.
Instructional Space Capacity at 67% = 309
(Total # of Instructional Spaces) x (Schools Average PTR) x (67%) (ES capacity + HS capacity) = 309
For Maxwell Combination School, the totals of the 67% capacity from Elementary and High Schools are added together to determine combination school capacities. Instructional Space Capacity at 75%
are multiplied by 75%. Instructional Space Capacity at 75% gives an optimum benchmark for the design capacity of the school. If a school is operating above 75% of maximum capacity, the students, teachers and staff could feel over crowded and performance could suffer. This calculation identifies approximately 75% of the instructional spaces for general instruction and 25% for special programs for elementary schools. This calculation also accounts for slightly smaller class sizes due to the educational programs of middle and high schools.
Instructional Space Capacity at 75% = 346
(Total # of Instructional Spaces) x (Schools Average PTR) x (75%) (ES capacity + HS capacity) = 346
It is important to understand that Instructional Space Capacity analysis does not take into account the specific educational programs being offered at a school or the overall square footage. Instructional Space Capacity provides a look at the overall capacity of a school based on the number of instructional classrooms and then measures them against the previously discussed benchmarks. Special programs can have a dramatic effect on the capacity of a school.
The following table provides the Instructional Space Capacity at 67% and 75% for each school at Maxwell Municipal Schools.
The Instructional Space Capacity table above indicates that Maxwell combination school should be able to accommodate an additional 235 students under the overall 67% Instructional Space Capacity method. This school might be able to accommodate even more students under the higher threshold of 75% Instructional Capacity, but student achievement and teacher comfort might suffer. Similar to previous analyses, these analyses show this school is under capacity and currently has an excess of instructional space.
Instructional Space Capacity - 67% to 75% Range:
School Grades 2013-14 Enrollment Existing # of Classrooms w/o Portables Instructional Space Capacity w/o Portable @ 75% Instructional Space Capacity w/o Portable @ 67% Existing # of Classrooms w/Portables Instructional Space Capacity w/Portables @ 75% Instructional Space Capacity w/Portables @ 67% Maxwell Combined School K -12 111 17.0 309 276 19.0 346 309
Adequacy Standard and shows that the school can accommodate an additional 194 students. The second method based on the number of classrooms and the educational program shows that the school could accommodate an additional 235 students. The third method based on number of instructional spaces shows that the school could accommodate an additional 198 students. The results indicate that the combined school is oversized for the current student population. MMS has a rich and varied list of career classes that require special classroom space. Due to declining student population, the school is providing education to a smaller number of students in each grade level than when the school was built.
Special Education Summary
The Special Education program must be reviewed whenever determining the capacity and utilization of facilities. It is important to understand the impact that Special Education has on each facility. The following table identifies the number of students at MMS that are eligible to receive some level of special education instruction including gifted. The percentage of students receiving special education instruction is 11%. Reference the chart below for SPED enrollment.
Capacity and Utilization Summary
To get an overall picture of the capacity and utilization of a school it is also important to look at how the instructional spaces are being utilized. It is important to know how many general instruction, special education and special use spaces are located within a school. This will help determine how it is being utilized. The following two tables identify the number of instructional spaces used for general instruction, special education and special use. Special use spaces are those spaces used for career, art, music, physical education, computer, science labs, etc. that require specialized space to accommodate the function occurring within that space and their percentage. SPED Enrollment: School 2013-14 40 Day Student Enrollment Special Ed Enrollment Special Ed as % of Total
Maxwell Combined School 111 12 11%
Total 111 12 11%
Instructional Space Comparisons:
# of General
Use # Special Ed # Special
Total Instructional Portable Clrms Total # of Instructional
The first table above shows that the District has 19 permanent instructional spaces and 2 portable instructional space; 11 instructional spaces are for general instruction, 2 instructional spaces are for special education, and 6 instructional spaces are for special use. This corresponds to 58% general use spaces, 11% special education spaces, and 32% special use spaces, shown in the table below.
The following is a graphic representation of the percentage of general use, special education and special use instructional spaces at each school.
EXISTING CLASSROOM USAGE
The following table shows the approximate number of classrooms that are currently used and are projected to be used in the next five years.
Instructional Space Usage as a Percent (See graph below):
School General Use % Room Usage Special Ed % Room Usage Special Use % Room Usage
Maxwell Combined School 58% 11% 32%
Total 58% 7% 32%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Maxwell Combined School
General Use % Room Usage Special Ed % Room Usage Special Use % Room Usage
Total 2013-14 Total Clrms Total 2019-20 Total Clrms Projected # of Existing Number of Classrooms Used
used. The bar chart below graphically indicates current and projected use of classrooms. The red bar shows current use of classrooms, the blue bar shows total classrooms available in 2015 and the purple bar shows projected classroom need through the next five years to support the educational program.
Maxwell Elementary school has 5 teachers and High School has 8 teachers. Summarized tables of the information from the utilization tables in Section 4.1 of this document are shown below, they show grade configuration, student enrollment count at the elementary school and total student scheduled used of classrooms per day over eight class periods.
17.5 18 18.5
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Maxwell Combined School
Classrooms Needed vs. Existing Classrooms
2013-14 Total Clrms Used 2019-20 Total Clrms Projected Use # of Existing Clrms
Elementary Use of Spaces:
TEACHERS NAME CLASSROOM USE/ GRADE LEVEL 2013-14 STUDENT 40 DAY COUNT K/1st 13 Bailey 2nd 6 3rd 13 Lloyd 4th/5th 16 Archutleta 6th 6 TOTAL 54
UTILIZATION STUDIES
NM Instructional Space Utilization
The State of New Mexico strives for an Instructional Space Utilization of 80 - 95% of general use classrooms for middle and high school, and 95 - 100% utilization for elementary schools. These utilization percentages are not to be confused with the 67% and 75% overall school capacities discussed earlier in this section. The 80 - 95% utilization rate identified for middle and high schools and the 95 - 100% utilization rate identified for elementary schools refers to utilization of the scheduled classrooms/instructional spaces. For example if an elementary classroom/ instructional space has a capacity of 22 students, the State anticipates 21 to 22 students to utilize that space. The 67% to 75% benchmark is a method to calculate overall school capacity, not to measure utilization of individual classroom spaces. The table on the next page shows two indicators of utilization of space. The first indicator, Utilization of Space based on % Classroom Occupancy and does not include support spaces. The District occupies instructional spaces at 54%, which is the average of the two schools’ utilization rate. The low percentage of classroom occupancy reflects a small student body. MMS utilization rates fall below the NM utilization guidelines of 80-95% and 95-100% for high school and elementary school, respectively. The primary reason for the low utilization is that there are not enough students available in the Maxwell area to attend Maxwell Municipal Schools.
High School Use of Spaces:
LA 502 17 MT 506 20 SS 501 18 HMEC 507 11 7th/8th 205 14 SCI 511 28 Computer Lab 516 16 Music P-2 0 Home Ec 507 0 Computer Lab 203 28 Gym 300 0 Math Lab 515 0 Shop 520 0 Auditorium 2350 0 OP/PT 548 0 SPED 856 0 Room Number Classroom/Teacher Use Total Student Scheduled Use /Day
the utilization sheet. The total number of students in each classroom period is much lower than the maximum number of students to meet PED PTR limit. The high school student body is very small at 57 students. MMS can accommodate additional students at the at all grade levels, in the elementary and high school.
Utilization Studies Summary
The table shows two indicators of utilization of space. The first, Utilization of Space based on % Rm. Occ/Day, is the ratio of currently enrolled students to the ideal number of students that should be enrolled given the classroom size (a State Adequacy Standard) or the maximum Pupil-to-Teacher-Ratio (standard provided by the Public Education Department), whichever is more restrictive. Under this analysis, the combined school is utilizing classrooms in the most efficient way possible accounting for number students and teachers. As a whole the District utilization rate is 54%.
The second indicator, Utilization of Space based on Periods Used/Day is the percentage of time that classrooms spaces are utilized during the various instructional periods in a day. The District occupies instructional spaces for 59% of periods in the school day. Section 2.5 Summary
Demographic analysis indicates that the overall population of the school District has remained fairly steady. The projection is for the District to maintain a steady number in student population. It is critical for the District to have a yearly review of student enrollment and to adjust the facilities master plan as necessary to reflect any changes. Due to the available number of students, the utilization of each space is low, however, all spaces are used and are part of the educational program. Maxwell Municipal Schools strives to offer as wide a variety of career path courses as possible for their students. At this time the District utilizes all of the facilities for their educational program. These needs represent support spaces for the educational program.
Utilization of Spaces: School Grades 2013-14 Enrollment Existing # of Classrooms w/o Portables Utilization of Space based on % Rm. Occ/Day Utilization of Space based on Periods Used / Day
Maxwell Combined School K -12 111 17.0 54% 59%
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and will expire June 30, of 2015. A copy of the Technology Plan can be found in the Appendix, in Section 4 of this document.
Technology Plan Summary
MMS Technology Mission PlanTeaching, learning, and administration will be enhanced and improved by strategic applications of technology, which will become an integral part of the school day. Technology should be transparent – appropriately infused into all relevant aspects of teaching, learning, and administration. All staff members must have the knowledge and skills to incorporate technology into their daily instructional and/or administrative practice. Students must have opportunities to participate in meaningful, real-world applications of technology.
MMS Technology Goals for the District
MMS aligns its goals with the goals of the New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) and the New Mexico Council on Technology in Education (NMCTE). The following are the technology goals outlined in the MMS Technology Plan.
1. Staff will participate in on-going training to use the technology resources of the school district effectively
2. Teachers will integrate technology in the teaching/learning process
3. Students will have equitable access to the technology resources and graduate with appropriate technological skills
4. The district will provide diverse efficient modes of communication with access to voice, video, and data communication within the school
5. Technology will be used to create a link between the community and school district
Funding Resources
MMS funds technology in the district through Operational funds, Local Mill Levy Funds, and Grants. The district receives support from the High Plains Regional Education Cooperative (HPREC), which is developing a Broadband Educational Project to enhance the broadband opportunities for rural school districts. Initial HPREC evaluations revealed that technology infrastructure in the district needed to be replaced with higher bandwidth stackable switches or modular backplane
The district is working with the state and local community to maintain levels of technology within the district. The MMS Board of Education passed a Technology Bond in 2014 to fund upgrades and ongoing maintenance of the technology infrastructure in the district.
NM Public Education Department Technology Testing Requirements
According to NM Public Education Department (PED), Maxwell Municipal Schools meets the device criteria and bandwidth requirements to complete the state mandated PARCC and SBA assessments.Technology Inventory
The following table includes the current computer and technology being used in the MMS school facility.
Category
Computers / Use
Total
Computer Labs 6 desktop / lab 12
Ipad carts 2 carts / 12 ipads each 24
Special Education 4 desktop / classroom 4
HS students 1 laptop / student 24
Teachers 1 laptop / teacher 13
Administration 1 desktop / staff 4
According to these numbers, at MMS there is approximately 1 computer to every 2 students.
Maxwell Municipal Schools will continue to add computers to achieve the district wide goal of one computer per student in the future.
In addition to the computers, each classroom is equipped with an interactive whiteboard and a projector.
Computer replacement cycle is 5-7 years. Computer replacement is established based on the service life of the unit or an evaluation is made by the District Technology Department which recommends replacement.
The following table includes the technology priorities as outlined by the district.
DISTRICT
PRIORITY FACILITY NAME CATEGORY FACILITY NEEDS
PROBABLE COST 1 Combined Technology Option 1 VMWare Virtual Environment $162,500
2 Combined Technology Email Firewall Filtering System $3,900
3 Combined Technology Install new phone system $7,800
4 Combined Technology
Install Surveillance Camera's weather-proof &
Surveillance system with recorder $72,053
TOTAL: $246,253
TECHNOLOGY DISTRICT PRIORITIES
MAXWELL MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
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Maxwell Municipal Schools does not have an energy management program in place. It is currently implementing energy saving measures and devices as funds and opportunities are available.
District Maintenance Plan:
Maxwell Municipal Schools has just completed a Preventive Maintenance Plan and submitted it to PSFA Maintenance Group. The plan meets the basic statutory requirements of 22-24-5.3 and 5.5 as of 12/19/2014. The District has a lot of work to do on both the implement and develop the processes that support the plan.
MMS has a long term Facility Manager who follows regular schedules for daily, weekly, and seasonal maintenance. MMS also has a rigorous summer cleaning and maintenance plan. Regular maintenance for major systems and equipment are performed according to manufacturers recommendations.
Maxwell Municipal Schools has a 43.56% Facility Maintenance Assessment Report ranking and falls into the Poor rated category indicating that
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Maxwell Municipal Schools (MMS) has a capital improvements plan that addresses the highest priorities as money is available. The primary fund MMS uses to address their needs is SB-9 money. Recently the School Board approved a technology bond for $250,000 to cover urgent technology needs. Below is a chart showing the technology priorities:
District facilities have substantial needs due to the age of the facilities. State testing requirements and high demand for technological infrastructure are also contributors. Without the support of the local community, these needs would go unaddressed.
GOB and SB-9 priorities are included in Section 3 of this document, references include: needs spreadsheet, priority lists and the capital plan.
MMS continues to maintain their facility with available funding.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FUNDING SOURCES:
General Obligation Bonds (GOB):Maxwell Municipal Schools did not complete any capital projects with GOB funds in the last five years.
Maxwell Municipal Schools does not have a GOB election scheduled. When they become eligible for applying to the state for funding assistance, they may consider a GOB.
District Financial Advisor:
George K. Baum and Company6501 Americas Pkwy. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110 (505) 872-2320
DISTRICT
PRIORITY FACILITY NAME CATEGORY FACILITY NEEDS
PROBABLE COST 1 Combined Technology Option 1 VMWare Virtual Environment $162,500 2 Combined Technology Email Firewall Filtering System $3,900 3 Combined Technology Install new phone system $7,800
4 Combined Technology
Install Surveillance Camera's weather-proof &
Surveillance system with recorder $72,053
TOTAL: $246,253
TECHNOLOGY DISTRICT PRIORITIES
MAXWELL MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS 2015-20 FACILITIES MASTER PLAN
The data below, provided by George K. Baum & Company indicate the Present Bonding Capacity and Estimated Future Bonding Capacity.
SB-9 Funds are primarily used for maintenance/preventive maintenance and equipment. These limited funds are necessary to meet the maintenance/preventive maintenance needs of the District and are not sufficient to meet the District’s capital projects needs. An extensive list of small projects and repairs was done over the last five years with SB-9 funds. The list can be found in Section 4 of this document. Critical Capital Outlay Funds:
All New Mexico Public School Districts are eligible to receive New Mexico Public School Capital Outlay Act Section 22-23-5 funds. The Public School Capital Outlay Council oversees the disbursement of funds. MMS must compete with all other New Mexico school districts for this funding. The MMS match for this funding source is 42%. The State match for this funding source is 58%. MMS does not have a pending project that is expected to be funded by PSFA/PSCOC.
Legislative Appropriations:
MMS does anticipate receiving legislative appropriations and will apply this year. Federal Impact Aid and Public School Capital Outlay Fund:
MMS does receive PL874 Federal Impact Aid funds and National Forest Reserve Distribution.
Grants / E-Rate
MMS is an E-Rate funded district and receives a variable amount of funding every year. The funding is less than the approximate $25,000 needed each year for technology support.
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