Serving 227 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Maple ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
227 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
12%
24%
Black
n/a
10%
White
80%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Maple?
227 students attend Maple.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Maple students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maple?
Maple has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Maple offer ?
Maple offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Maple part of?
Maple is part of Easthampton School District.
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