Mapleton High School is a public high school in Orange Township, near Ashland, Ohio, United States.
Serving 172 students in grades 6-8, Mapleton Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 172 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mapleton Middle School serves the entire district of Ashland, OH, encompassing an area of approximately 100.6 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 10.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mapleton Middle School's student population of 172 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
172 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
1962
Colors
Red, Royal blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mapleton Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mapleton Middle School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2023 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
98%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.1%
30.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mapleton Middle School's ranking?
Mapleton Middle School is ranked #2023 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Mapleton Middle School?
172 students attend Mapleton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Mapleton Middle School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mapleton Middle School?
Mapleton Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mapleton Middle School offer ?
Mapleton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mapleton Middle School part of?
Mapleton Middle School is part of Mapleton Local School District.
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