Serving 335 students in grades 6-8, Maplewood Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 335 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maplewood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Maplewood Middle School's student population of 335 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
335 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Maplewood Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maplewood Middle School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#335 out of 1251 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
11%
11%
Black
7%
41%
White
73%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maplewood Middle School's ranking?
Maplewood Middle School is ranked #335 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Maplewood Middle School often compared to?
Maplewood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like W. W. Lewis Middle School, Leblanc Middle School, Richard W. Vincent Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Maplewood Middle School?
335 students attend Maplewood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Maplewood Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% 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 Maplewood Middle School?
Maplewood Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Maplewood Middle School offer ?
Maplewood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Maplewood Middle School part of?
Maplewood Middle School is part of Calcasieu Parish School District.
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