Maple River West Elementary School
Tel:
(507)278-3039
- Maple River West Elementary School serves 228 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
School Overview
- Maple River West Elementary School's student population of 228 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 228 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Maple River West Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Maple River West Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
| Overall School Rank | #54 out of 1,784 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 59% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 9% |
| Black | n/a | 11% |
| White | 91% | 67% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.33 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 30% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Maple River School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Maple River West Elementary School is Maple River Senior High School (7.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lk Crystal-wellcome Memorial Secondary School (10.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary School (10.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mapleton Maple River Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 323 students
7.7 miles
101 6th Ave Ne
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507)524-3930 7.7 9-12 323 - Lake Crystal Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 442 students
10.1 miles
502 E Watonwan St
Lake Crystal, MN 56055
(507)726-2320 10.1 PK-5 442 - Mankato Rosa Parks Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 527 students
10.3 miles
1001 Heron Dr
Mankato, MN 56001
(507)387-7672 10.3 K-5 527 - Lake Crystal Lk Crystal-wellcome Memorial Secondary School Grades: 6-12 | 438 students
10.6 miles
607 Knights Ln
Lake Crystal, MN 56055
(507)726-2110 10.6 6-12 438 - Mankato Bridges Community Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 187 students
10.8 miles
320 Garfield Ave
Mankato, MN 56003
(507)387-2800 10.8 K-5 187
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