Serving 557 students in grades 6-8, Maplewood Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 27% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 69% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
557 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1446 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
22%
7%
Hispanic
21%
12%
Black
18%
12%
White
31%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maplewood Middle School's ranking?
Maplewood Middle School is ranked #1446 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Maplewood Middle School?
557 students attend Maplewood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Maplewood Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maplewood Middle School?
Maplewood Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota 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 North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District.
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