Maple River Middle School (Closed 2018)

101 6th Ave Ne
Mapleton, MN 56065
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 203 students in grades 6-8, Maple River Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 67% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 67% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
203 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
(16-17)
67%
59%
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(16-17)
67%
61%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maple River Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
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Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
4%
10%
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Black
n/a
12%
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White
93%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
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Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average).
How many students attend Maple River Middle School?
203 students attend Maple River Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Maple River Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maple River Middle School?
Maple River Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Maple River Middle School offer ?
Maple River Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Maple River Middle School part of?
Maple River Middle School is part of Maple River School District.

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