Serving 319 students in grades 6-8, Maplewood Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 319 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Maplewood Middle School serves the eastern part of Sulphur, LA, covering an area of approximately 13.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maplewood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Maplewood Middle School's student population of 319 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
319 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1943
School Rankings
Maplewood Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maplewood Middle School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#269 out of 1244 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.8%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red & White
School Mascot
Comets
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maplewood Middle School's ranking?
Maplewood Middle School is ranked #269 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Maplewood Middle School often compared to?
Maplewood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like W. W. Lewis Middle School, Leblanc Middle School, Richard W. Vincent Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Maplewood Middle School?
319 students attend Maplewood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Maplewood Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maplewood Middle School?
Maplewood Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Maplewood Middle School offer ?
Maplewood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Maplewood Middle School part of?
Maplewood Middle School is part of Calcasieu Parish School District.
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