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 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
203 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
(16-17)
67%
59%
(16-17)
67%
61%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
White
93%
60%
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
7%
0.13
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 13:1.
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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