Maple River East Elementary School (Closed 2024)

126 Higbie Ave Se
Minnesota Lake, MN 56068
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 217 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Maple River East Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
217 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
(21-22)
60-64%
45%
40-44%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
87%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.24
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Maple River East Elementary School?
217 students attend Maple River East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Maple River East Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maple River East Elementary School?
Maple River East Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Maple River East Elementary School offer ?
Maple River East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Maple River East Elementary School part of?
Maple River East Elementary School is part of Maple River School District.

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