Maple River Secondary

801 Central Ave S
Mapleton, MN 56065
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Maple River Senior High School is a high school in Mapleton, Minnesota, United States. The school's mascot is an eagle and the school is a member of the Minnesota State High School League.
Serving 502 students in grades 6-12, Maple River Secondary ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 502 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in MN)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Maple River Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Maple River Secondary's student population of 502 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
502 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Colors
White, Blue-green, Silver, Blue/Green/White
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Student. Every Day

School Rankings

Maple River Secondary ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maple River Secondary is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#513 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
48%
46%
61%
51%
55-59%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
89%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.21
90-94%
84%
(22-23)
22.1%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maple River Secondary's ranking?
Maple River Secondary is ranked #513 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Maple River Secondary often compared to?
Maple River Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec, Mankato West Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maple River Secondary?
The graduation rate of Maple River Secondary is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Maple River Secondary?
502 students attend Maple River Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Maple River Secondary students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 Secondary?
Maple River Secondary has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Maple River Secondary offer ?
Maple River Secondary offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Maple River Secondary part of?
Maple River Secondary is part of Maple River School District.

School Reviews

1   10/10/2025
This school has no great proper of their teachers on specialty needs children, absolute let down.... or perhaps they need to weed out the teachers who brush those children under the carpet. Too many families transferring out of the district.
- Posted by Parent - anonymous

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 502 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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