Serving 203 students in grades 6-8, Maple River Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 67% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 67% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
203 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)67%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)67%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
93%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average).
How many students attend Maple River Middle School?
203 students attend Maple River Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Maple River Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maple River Middle School?
Maple River Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Maple River Middle School offer ?
Maple River Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Maple River Middle School part of?
Maple River Middle School is part of Maple River School District.
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