Serving 712 students in grades 9-12, Maplewood High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 712 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maplewood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Maplewood High School's student population of 712 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
712 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Maplewood High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maplewood High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1496 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
25%
13%
Black
64%
21%
White
8%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maplewood High School's ranking?
Maplewood High School is ranked #1496 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maplewood High School?
The graduation rate of Maplewood High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Maplewood High School?
712 students attend Maplewood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Maplewood High School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maplewood High School?
Maplewood High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Maplewood High School offer ?
Maplewood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Maplewood High School part of?
Maplewood High School is part of Davidson County School District.
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