Maple River West Elementary School (Closed 2022)

311 Willard St
Good Thunder, MN 56037
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
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 10%).
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 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).

Top Rankings

Maple River West Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
129 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
#200 out of 1860 schools
(Top 20%)
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65-69%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Maple River West Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maple River West Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Maple River West Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
10%
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Black
2%
12%
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White
91%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Maple River West Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Maple River West Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Maple River West Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maple River West Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maple River West Elementary School's ranking?
Maple River West Elementary School is ranked #200 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
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 14:1.
What grades does Maple River West Elementary School offer ?
Maple River West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
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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