Serving 228 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mapleton Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 228 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mapleton Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Mapleton, ME, encompassing approximately 227.2 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 15 to 20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 16.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mapleton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mapleton Elementary School's student population of 228 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
228 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Mapleton Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mapleton Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3 out of 500 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 25-year historical data
White
91%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.9%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mapleton Elementary School's ranking?
Mapleton Elementary School is ranked #3 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Mapleton Elementary School often compared to?
Mapleton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eva Hoyt Zippel School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Mapleton Elementary School?
228 students attend Mapleton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Mapleton Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mapleton Elementary School?
Mapleton Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mapleton Elementary School offer ?
Mapleton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mapleton Elementary School part of?
Mapleton Elementary School is part of RSU 79/MSAD 01 School District.
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