Maples Elementary School

6801 Mead St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 549 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Maples Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 549 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Maples Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Maples Elementary School's student population of 549 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
549 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers

School Rankings

Maples Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maples Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1550 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
37%
34%
38%
45%
20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
98%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maples Elementary School's ranking?
Maples Elementary School is ranked #1550 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Maples Elementary School?
549 students attend Maples Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Maples Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maples Elementary School?
Maples Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Maples Elementary School offer ?
Maples Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Maples Elementary School part of?
Maples Elementary School is part of Dearborn City School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 549 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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