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Maple Shade School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,403 students in Maple Shade School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Maple Shade School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
2,403 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
214 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Maple Shade School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 648 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#566 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
23%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.72
# American Indian Students
8 Students
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
111 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
5%
10%
# Hispanic Students
660 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
33%
# Black Students
399 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
17%
15%
# White Students
1,073 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
45%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
152 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
155
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
199
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
179
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
183
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
178
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
160
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
169
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
160
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
161
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
165
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
181
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
149
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
123
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
129
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
112
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,808 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,936 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$70 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,808
$27,145
Spending / Student
$28,936
$26,033
Best Maple Shade School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maple Shade High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
180 Frederick Ave
Maple Shade, NJ 08052
(856) 779-2880
Maple Shade, NJ 08052
(856) 779-2880
Grades: 7-12
| 931 students
Rank: #22.
Maude M. Wilkins Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
34 West Mill Road
Maple Shade, NJ 08052
(856) 779-1129
Maple Shade, NJ 08052
(856) 779-1129
Grades: 2-4
| 554 students
Rank: #33.
Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25 North Fellowship Road
Maple Shade, NJ 08052
(856) 779-7323
Maple Shade, NJ 08052
(856) 779-7323
Grades: 5-6
| 350 students
Rank: n/an/a
Howard Yocum Elementary School
Magnet School
748 North Forklanding Road
Maple Shade, NJ 08052
(856) 779-7423
Maple Shade, NJ 08052
(856) 779-7423
Grades: PK-1
| 568 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Maple Shade School District?
Maple Shade School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,403 students.
What is the rank of Maple Shade School District?
Maple Shade School District is ranked #567 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Maple Shade School District?
45% of Maple Shade School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Maple Shade School District?
Maple Shade School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Maple Shade School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,936 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
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