Maplewood School

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Maplewood School ranks 1106 th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Maplewood School is an elementary school in Vermontville, Michigan, serving 276 students in grades 3-6. It is part of the Maple Valley Schools district, which is ranked 457 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Maplewood School faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. It has a much higher percentage of white students (92.39%) than surrounding schools, which range from 80.6% to 92.13% white. Academically, Maplewood consistently underperforms the state and district averages on standardized tests, with only 14.1% of 3rd graders proficient in ELA, compared to the state average of 39.6%. The school also experiences high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 12.5% to 39.4% over the past 5 years, well above the state average. Additionally, 63.04% of Maplewood's students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a lower socioeconomic status compared to nearby schools.

Despite Maplewood School's relatively high spending per student ($13,674 in 2022-2023), its academic outcomes have not improved. This suggests the resources may not be effectively allocated or utilized to support student learning. Nearby schools, such as Parkview Elementary School and Star Elementary School, have higher proficiency rates and overall rankings, indicating that Maplewood School has significant room for improvement in addressing its academic, attendance, and socioeconomic challenges.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 3-6

170 Seminary St
Vermontville, MI 49096-9477

(517) 726-0600

District: Maple Valley Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1106^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,674

Students who attend Maplewood School usually attend:

High:

Maple Valley JrSr High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.5

Number of students: 282

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.1%

Hispanic:

4.6%

Two or more races:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Maplewood School ranks worse than 74.4% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.72. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.1%), Hispanic (4.6%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 63.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Maplewood School is 18.5. (See more...)

Compare Maplewood School employs 15.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Maplewood School is $13,674.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Maplewood School:

SchoolDigger ranks Maplewood School 1106^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Maplewood School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Maple Valley Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Maple Valley Schools 457^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Maplewood School

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Rank History for all students at Maplewood School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2017	39.74	872^nd	1466	40.5%
2018	41.45	912^th	1448	37.0%
2019	32.52	952^nd	1408	32.4%
2021	27.67	848^th	1153	26.5%
2022	20.55	1068^th	1344	20.5%
2023	18.88	1173^rd	1470	20.2%
2024	23.72	1106^th	1486	25.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Maplewood School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	50.75	714^th	1397	48.9%
2019	31.61	823^rd	1134	27.4%
2021	38.58	481^st	749	35.8%
2022	30.92	781^st	1099	28.9%
2023	30.26	961^st	1350	28.8%
2024	34.20	927^th	1381	32.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Maplewood School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	37.81	935^th	1443	35.2%
2019	27.44	877^th	1171	25.1%
2021	31.37	642^nd	902	28.8%
2022	29.38	815^th	1106	26.3%
2023	20.71	1053^rd	1321	20.3%
2024	31.29	921^st	1342	31.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Maplewood School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	42.83	857^th	1446	40.7%
2019	26.93	902^nd	1196	24.6%
2021	23.77	736^th	915	19.6%
2022	16.14	987^th	1139	13.3%
2023	13.75	1166^th	1334	12.6%
2024	16.84	1140^th	1347	15.4%

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Rank History for White students at Maplewood School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	23.78	1023^rd	1253	18.4%
2019	18.97	980^th	1128	13.1%
2021	21.43	837^th	1005	16.7%
2022	9.80	1055^th	1102	4.3%
2023	8.55	1145^th	1198	4.4%
2024	12.82	1097^th	1204	8.9%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Maplewood School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	265	3	7	0	2	3	280
2017	284	3	3	1	2	4	297
2018	282	2	6	1	0	8	299
2019	252	1	6	1	0	9	269
2020	272	2	10	1	0	7	292
2021	260	1	11	0	0	4	276
2022	255	1	13	1	0	7	277
2023	255	1	13	0	1	6	276
2024	257	4	13	0	1	7	282

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Maplewood School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	280	16.0	17.5	57.5
2017	297	15.0	19.8	61.3
2018	299	16.0	18.6	61.2
2019	269	14.5	18.4	57.2
2020	292	13.8	21.1	65.4
2021	276	14.1	19.4	69.2
2022	277	13.9	19.8	59.9
2023	276	16.1	17.1	63
2024	282	15.2	18.5	63.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Maplewood School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	280	16.0	17.5	57.5
2017	297	15.0	19.8	61.3
2018	299	16.0	18.6	61.2
2019	269	14.5	18.4	57.2
2020	292	13.8	21.1	65.4
2021	276	14.1	19.4	69.2
2022	277	13.9	19.8	59.9
2023	276	16.1	17.1	63
2024	282	15.2	18.5	63.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Maplewood School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,111 (11.5%)	$8,584 (88.5%)	$9,695
2020	$1,518 (15.3%)	$8,435 (84.7%)	$9,953
2021	$2,962 (25.8%)	$8,504 (74.2%)	$11,466
2022	$1,489 (12.2%)	$10,734 (87.8%)	$12,223
2023	$2,882 (21.1%)	$10,791 (78.9%)	$13,674

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Maplewood School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 952^nd of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 1173^rd of 1470 Elementary schools	12.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Maplewood School)	37.7	19.7	18%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Maple Valley Schools)	37.7	19.7	18%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Maplewood School)	42.6	14.5	28.1%
3rd Grade Math (Maple Valley Schools)	42.6	14.5	28.1%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Maplewood School)	40	20.7	19.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Maple Valley Schools)	40	20.7	19.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Maplewood School)	35.4	24.1	11.3%
4th Grade Math (Maple Valley Schools)	35.4	24.1	11.3%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Maplewood School)	32.1	28.2	3.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Maple Valley Schools)	32.1	28.2	3.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%
5th Grade Math (Maplewood School)	22.5	14.1	8.4%
5th Grade Math (Maple Valley Schools)	22.5	14.1	8.4%
5th Grade Math (Michigan)	34.8	31.5	3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Maplewood School)	13.6	9.9	3.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Maple Valley Schools)	13.6	9.9	3.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	17.4	18.6	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Maplewood School)	41.8	20.6	21.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Maple Valley Schools)	41.8	20.6	21.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	41.7	37.5	4.2%
6th Grade Math (Maplewood School)	32.7	20.6	12.1%
6th Grade Math (Maple Valley Schools)	32.7	20.6	12.1%
6th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.1	29.6	5.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	269	276	2.6%
African American	1	1
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	6	13	116.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	252	255	1.2%
Two or More Races	9	6	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.2%	63%	5.8%

Schools Near Maplewood School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				M-Step English Language Arts (2024)				M-Step Math (2024)				M-Step Science (2024)	M-Step Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Maplewood School	Public, Magnet	3-6	170 Seminary St	Vermontville	49096	Eaton County	Maple Valley Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(517) 726-0600	282	15	18.5	63.1%	257 (91.1%)	4 (1.4%)	13 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.5%)	23.7	1106^th of 1486 public elementary schools	25.6%		18.9	1173^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	20.2%	67	14.1	26.0	30.8	32.8	23.9	22.1	16.9	31.3	24.6	7.7	$13,674	$2,883	$10,791
Fuller Street Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-2	251 Fuller St	Nashville	49073	Barry County	Maple Valley Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(517) 852-9468	210	16	13.4	58.1%	191 (91.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.8%)								(n/a)											$16,259	$3,949	$12,311
Lakewood Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	223 W Broadway St	Woodland	48897	Barry County	Lakewood Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 367-4935	138	9	16.2	49.3%	121 (87.7%)	3 (2.2%)	4 (2.9%)	2 (1.4%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.1%)								(n/a)											$15,221	$1,811	$13,410
Washington Elementary School	Public, Magnet	1-3	525 High St	Charlotte	48813	Eaton County	Charlotte Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(517) 541-5170	249	15	16.6	70.7%	209 (83.9%)	9 (3.6%)	17 (6.8%)	6 (2.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.8%)								(n/a)	27.5				27.5						$13,322	$1,796	$11,526
Galewood Early Elementary School	Public	PK-K	512 E Lovett St	Charlotte	48813	Eaton County	Charlotte Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 541-5150	202	18	11.2	67.3%	164 (81.2%)	5 (2.5%)	22 (10.9%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.5%)								(n/a)											$15,919	$1,961	$13,958
Parkview Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-3	301 E Kalamo Hwy	Charlotte	48813	Eaton County	Charlotte Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(517) 541-5780	303	17	17.8	55.8%	266 (87.8%)	6 (2.0%)	20 (6.6%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.0%)								(n/a)	51.5				58.2						$13,605	$1,869	$11,736
Lakewood Elementary School	Public	1-4	812 Washington Blvd	Lake Odessa	48849	Ionia County	Lakewood Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 374-8842	500	25	19.6	55.0%	451 (90.2%)	2 (0.4%)	29 (5.8%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.8%)	49.1	712^th of 1486 public elementary schools	52.1%		33.6	944^th of 1470 public elementary schools	35.8%	232	42.5	39.8			51.3	30.1					$12,901	$1,459	$11,442
Star Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1900 Star School Rd	Hastings	49058	Barry County	Hastings Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 948-4442	304	18	16.6	52.6%	277 (91.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.3%)	59.3	564^th of 1486 public elementary schools	62.0%		65.8	463^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	68.5%	101	40.0	57.1	51.9		32.0	48.8	29.6		61.1	24.1	$11,958	$1,298	$10,660
Bellevue Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	904 W Capital Ave	Bellevue	49021	Eaton County	Bellevue Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 763-9435	281	17	16.3	58.4%	255 (90.7%)	2 (0.7%)	10 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.3%)	26.2	1079^th of 1486 public elementary schools	27.4%		23.6	1095^th of 1470 public elementary schools	25.5%	16	31.6	41.7	18.6	40.0	28.9	8.8	11.6	18.2	20.9		$14,401	$2,667	$11,734
Strange School	Public	K-6	8981 Oneida Rd	Grand Ledge	48837	Eaton County	Oneida Township S/D #3	No	No	No	No	(517) 541-8760	29	3	9.6	37.9%	27 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$10,619	$727	$9,892

Frequently Asked Questions about Maplewood School

What schools do graduates of Maplewood School attend?

Students who attend Maplewood School usually go on to attend:

High : Maple Valley JrSr High School

What district is Maplewood School in?

Maple Valley Schools

Is Maplewood School a good school?

Maplewood School ranks 1106^th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Maplewood School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 282 students attended Maplewood School.

What is the racial makeup of Maplewood School?

Students at Maplewood School are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

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