Serving 129 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Maple River West Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Maple River West Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
129 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)65-69%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
91%
60%
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)27.9%
31.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Maple River West Elementary School?
129 students attend Maple River West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Maple River West Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maple River West Elementary School?
Maple River West Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Maple River West Elementary School offer ?
Maple River West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Maple River West Elementary School part of?
Maple River West Elementary School is part of Maple River School District.
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