Maple River West Middle School (Closed 2010)

211 W Main Street
Amboy, MN 56010
Maple River West Middle School serves 130 students in grades 6-8. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% 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
130 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Maple River West Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Maple River West Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Black
n/a
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Maple River West Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
White
98%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Maple River West Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.04
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Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maple River West Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Maple River West Middle School?
130 students attend Maple River West Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Maple River West Middle School students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maple River West Middle School?
Maple River West Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Maple River West Middle School offer ?
Maple River West Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Maple River West Middle School part of?
Maple River West Middle School is part of Maple River School District.

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