Serving 44 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Maple Valley School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maple Valley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Maple Valley School's student population of 44 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
44 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Maple Valley School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maple Valley School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1858 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
5%
15%
White
89%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)<50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maple Valley School's ranking?
Maple Valley School is ranked #1858 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Maple Valley School often compared to?
Maple Valley Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeview Woods School, Dale M Thompson/trails West S by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maple Valley School?
The graduation rate of Maple Valley School is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Maple Valley School?
44 students attend Maple Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Maple Valley School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maple Valley School?
Maple Valley School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Maple Valley School offer ?
Maple Valley School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Maple Valley School part of?
Maple Valley School is part of Mo Schls For The Sev Disabled School District.
In what neighborhood is Maple Valley School located?
Maple Valley School is located in the Ridgefield neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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