Serving 483 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Maple Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 483 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Maple Elementary School serves the west part of the Cambridge, MD school district, covering an area of approximately 88.7 square miles. Most families live within a typical 10-12 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 12.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Maple Elementary School's student population of 483 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
483 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Maple Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maple Elementary School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1050 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
33%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
38%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
20%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.1%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maple Elementary School's ranking?
Maple Elementary School is ranked #1050 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Maple Elementary School often compared to?
Maple Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sandy Hill Elementary School, Vienna Elementary School, Choptank Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Maple Elementary School?
483 students attend Maple Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Maple Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maple Elementary School?
Maple Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Maple Elementary School offer ?
Maple Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Maple Elementary School part of?
Maple Elementary School is part of Dorchester County School District.
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