Serving 740 students in grades 6-8, Maplewood Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 740 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maplewood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Maplewood Middle School's student population of 740 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
740 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Maplewood Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maplewood Middle School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#697 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
9%
32%
Black
31%
15%
White
51%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maplewood Middle School's ranking?
Maplewood Middle School is ranked #697 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Maplewood Middle School often compared to?
Maplewood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Orange Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Maplewood Middle School?
740 students attend Maplewood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Maplewood Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maplewood Middle School?
Maplewood Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Maplewood Middle School offer ?
Maplewood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Maplewood Middle School part of?
Maplewood Middle School is part of South Orange-Maplewood School District.
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