Serving 395 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Maplewood Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 395 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Maplewood Heights Elementary School serves the eastern part of Renton, WA, covering an area of approximately 2.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maplewood Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Maplewood Heights Elementary School's student population of 395 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
395 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Maplewood Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maplewood Heights Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#375 out of 2088 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
30%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
15%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
37%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
14%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.2%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maplewood Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Maplewood Heights Elementary School is ranked #375 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Maplewood Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Maplewood Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sierra Heights Elementary School, Honey Dew Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Maplewood Heights Elementary School?
395 students attend Maplewood Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Maplewood Heights Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maplewood Heights Elementary School?
Maplewood Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Maplewood Heights Elementary School offer ?
Maplewood Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Maplewood Heights Elementary School part of?
Maplewood Heights Elementary School is part of Renton School District.
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