Maple River East Elementary School

126 Higbie Ave Se
Minnesota Lake, MN 56068
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 217 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Maple River East Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 217 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 50% in MN
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Maple River East Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Maple River East Elementary School's student population of 217 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
217 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Maple River East Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maple River East Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#799 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
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60-64%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Maple River East Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maple River East Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
7%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Maple River East Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Maple River East Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
87%
61%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Maple River East Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maple River East Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maple River East Elementary School's ranking?
Maple River East Elementary School is ranked #799 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Maple River East Elementary School?
217 students attend Maple River East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Maple River East Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maple River East Elementary School?
Maple River East Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Maple River East Elementary School offer ?
Maple River East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Maple River East Elementary School part of?
Maple River East Elementary School is part of Maple River School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 217 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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