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Maple Grove Elementary School vs. Walnut Hills Elementary School

Should you attend Maple Grove Elementary School or Walnut Hills Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Maple Grove Elementary School
1455 98th St
West Des Moines, IA 50266
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Walnut Hills Elementary School
4240 156th St
Urbandale, IA 50323
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Maple Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Walnut Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 439 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Maple Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 590 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Walnut Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 96% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
439 students
590 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Maple Grove Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Walnut Hills Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Maple Grove Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Walnut Hills Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Maple Grove Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Walnut Hills Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Maple Grove Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Waukee Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Hills Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Waukee Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#189 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 20%)
#39 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Maple Grove Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Walnut Hills Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
81%
(Top 30% in IA)
96%
(Top 1% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Maple Grove Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Waukee Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walnut Hills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Waukee Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
83%
(Top 20% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
86%
(Top 10% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Maple Grove Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Waukee Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walnut Hills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Waukee Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Top 10% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Maple Grove Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Waukee Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walnut Hills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Waukee Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Maple Grove Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Walnut Hills Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
83
72
Grade 1 Students
81
88
Grade 2 Students
79
96
Grade 3 Students
71
110
Grade 4 Students
65
114
Grade 5 Students
60
110

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Maple Grove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Waukee Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Walnut Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Waukee Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Maple Grove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Waukee Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Walnut Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Waukee Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
17%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Maple Grove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Waukee Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Walnut Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Waukee Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
53%
80%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Maple Grove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Waukee Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Walnut Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Waukee Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Maple Grove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Waukee Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Walnut Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Waukee Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.67
0.35
This chart showcases the diversity score of Maple Grove Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Waukee Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Walnut Hills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Waukee Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Maple Grove Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Waukee Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Walnut Hills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Waukee Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Maple Grove Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Waukee Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Walnut Hills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Waukee Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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