Mapleton Elementary School
Tel:
(207) 764-1589
Mapleton Elementary School serves 245 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Mapleton Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 11% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Mapleton Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Mapleton Elementary School's student population of 245 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 245 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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School Comparison
Mapleton Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 523 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Mapleton Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ME) |
Overall Testing Rank | #47 out of 523 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 2% |
| Black | 2% | 4% |
| White | 95% | 89% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.21 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | RSU 79/MSAD 01 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, ME Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Mapleton Elementary School is Presque Isle High School (7.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Presque Isle Middle School (5.9 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Presque Isle Presque Isle Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 353 students
5.9 miles
569 Skyway St
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 764-4474 5.9 6-8 353 - Presque Isle Pine Street Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 336 students
6.9 miles
50 Pine St
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 764-8104 6.9 PK-2 336 - Presque Isle Presque Isle Regional Career & Technical Center Vocational School
7.1 miles
79 Blake St Suite #3
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 764-1356 7.1 n/a n/a - Presque Isle Eva Hoyt Zippel School Grades: 3-5 | 264 students
7.2 miles
42 Griffin St
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 764-8106 7.2 3-5 264 - Presque Isle Presque Isle High School Grades: 9-12 | 536 students
7.2 miles
16 Griffin St
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 764-0121 7.2 9-12 536
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