Serving 610 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Maplewood Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 610 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maplewood Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Maplewood Heights Elementary School's student population of 610 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
610 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Maplewood Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maplewood Heights Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#424 out of 2113 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
35%
9%
Hispanic
20%
26%
Black
3%
5%
White
30%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maplewood Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Maplewood Heights Elementary School is ranked #424 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Maplewood Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Maplewood Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sierra Heights Elementary School, Honey Dew Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Maplewood Heights Elementary School?
610 students attend Maplewood Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Maplewood Heights Elementary School students are Asian, 30% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maplewood Heights Elementary School?
Maplewood Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Maplewood Heights Elementary School offer ?
Maplewood Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Maplewood Heights Elementary School part of?
Maplewood Heights Elementary School is part of Renton School District.
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