Serving 297 students in grades 3-5, Mapleshade ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Mapleshade serves the northwest part of East Longmeadow, MA, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 4 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance to the zone's edge of about 1.3 miles and a maximum distance of 1.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mapleshade's student population of 297 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
297 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Made in the S.H.A.D.E. (Strive to be Hard working, Actively Engaged, Determined to Succeed and Empathetic in all that we do)
School Rankings
Mapleshade ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mapleshade is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#890 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Asian
7%
8%
Hispanic
19%
26%
Black
6%
10%
White
65%
51%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.8%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mapleshade's ranking?
Mapleshade is ranked #890 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Mapleshade?
297 students attend Mapleshade.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Mapleshade students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mapleshade?
Mapleshade has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mapleshade offer ?
Mapleshade offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mapleshade part of?
Mapleshade is part of East Longmeadow School District.
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