Serving 235 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Maple Tree Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Maple Tree Elementary serves the northwest part of Milwaukee, WI, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Maple Tree Elementary School's student population of 235 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
235 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
At Maple Tree, average is over. High expectations, student achievement, and accountability. Every period. Every hour. Every day.
School Rankings
Maple Tree Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maple Tree Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1899 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
79%
9%
White
2%
66%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maple Tree Elementary School's ranking?
Maple Tree Elementary School is ranked #1899 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Maple Tree Elementary School?
235 students attend Maple Tree Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Maple Tree Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maple Tree Elementary School?
Maple Tree Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Maple Tree Elementary School offer ?
Maple Tree Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Maple Tree Elementary School part of?
Maple Tree Elementary School is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Maple Tree Elementary School located?
Maple Tree Elementary School is located in the Maple Tree neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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