Maple River Elementary

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Maple River Elementary ranks 231 st of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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Maple River Elementary is a public elementary school located in Mapleton, Minnesota, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 443 students. The school is part of the Maple River School District, which is ranked 81 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Maple River Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in proficiency rates for MCA-III Math, Reading, and Science assessments across all grade levels. In 2023-2024, the school's overall proficiency rate in MCA-III Math was 65.38%, compared to the state average of 45.47%, and in MCA-III Reading, the school's overall proficiency rate was 53.37%, higher than the state average of 49.85%. The school's 5th-grade proficiency rates in MCA-III Science were particularly strong, with 65.28% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 45.02%. Maple River Elementary also performs well across various student subgroups, with its female students and low socioeconomic status students ranking in the top 25% of Minnesota elementary schools.

When comparing Maple River Elementary to the nearby schools in the Mankato Public School District, the school outperforms the district's overall academic performance in MCA-III assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. Schools like Franklin Elementary, Bridges Community Elementary, and Eagle Lake Elementary also demonstrate strong academic performance, with proficiency rates often exceeding the state averages. However, Maple River Elementary has a less racially diverse student population compared to the Mankato Public School District schools, which may present both challenges and opportunities for the school in terms of fostering an inclusive learning environment.

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Public PK, KG-5

801 Central Ave S
Mapleton, MN 56065-8888

(507) 524-3918

District: Maple River School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
231^st of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Number of students: 443

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.6%

Hispanic:

5.9%

Two or more races:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Maple River Elementary ranks better than 73.8% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.43. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Maple River Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Maple River Elementary 231^st of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Maple River Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Maple River School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Maple River School District 81^st of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Maple River Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	72.43	231^st	881	73.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Maple River Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	51.21	253^rd	572	55.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Maple River Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	74.31	143^rd	793	82.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Maple River Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	73.33	191^st	809	76.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Maple River Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	66.42	261^st	826	68.4%

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Rank History for White students at Maple River Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	60.06	272^nd	730	62.7%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota 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: Minnesota Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2023	388	7	0	26	1	1	20	0	443

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

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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 Maple River Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	443	28.7	15.3	44

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 Maple River Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	443	28.7	15.3	44

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.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)					MCA-III Reading (2024)					MCA-III Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Maple River Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	801 Central Ave S	Mapleton	56065	Blue Earth County	Maple River School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(507) 524-3918	443	29	15.3	44.0%	388 (87.6%)	7 (1.6%)	26 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.5%)	72.4	231^st of 881 public elementary schools	73.8%					(n/a)	73.5	66.2	56.9		65.4	44.1	51.5	63.9		53.4	65.3	65.3
St. Clair Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	121 Main St W	Saint Clair	56080	Blue Earth County	St. Clair Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 245-3533	401	23	17.7	26.4%	386 (96.3%)	3 (0.7%)	6 (1.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	83.8	103^rd of 881 public elementary schools	88.3%		79.2	150^th of 845 public elementary schools	82.2%	47	81.6	78.6	66.1	54.9	69.0	63.3	61.1	73.2	59.7	64.1	62.1	62.1	$9,814
Rosa Parks Elementary	Public	K-5	1001 Heron Dr	Mankato	56001	Blue Earth County	Mankato Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 387-7672	434	35	12.4	63.1%	241 (55.5%)	102 (23.5%)	32 (7.4%)	15 (3.5%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (8.8%)	37.9	594^th of 881 public elementary schools	32.6%		46.6	513^th of 845 public elementary schools	39.3%	81	53.3	51.3	34.4		46.6	36.7	37.0	47.0		40.1	30.2	30.2	$11,596
Jefferson Elementary	Public	K-5	100 James Ave	Mankato	56001	Blue Earth County	Mankato Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 388-5480	204	17	12.2	40.2%	151 (74.0%)	24 (11.8%)	11 (5.4%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (7.8%)	59.4	379^th of 881 public elementary schools	57.0%		77.6	170^th of 845 public elementary schools	79.9%	209	51.4	54.8	48.3		51.6	48.7	54.8	72.4		57.7	37.9	37.9	$11,943
Kennedy Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2600 E Main St	Mankato	56001	Blue Earth County	Mankato Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 387-2122	370	27	13.6	52.2%	204 (55.1%)	74 (20.0%)	43 (11.6%)	14 (3.8%)	6 (1.6%)	2 (0.5%)	27 (7.3%)	76.9	172^nd of 881 public elementary schools	80.5%		69.8	254^th of 845 public elementary schools	69.9%	82	70.4	87.5	71.4		76.7	54.6	57.1	71.4		60.6	38.8	38.8	$12,284
Roosevelt Elementary	Public	K-5	300 W 6th St	Mankato	56001	Blue Earth County	Mankato Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 345-4285	333	26	12.6	42.0%	242 (72.7%)	42 (12.6%)	21 (6.3%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.9%)	76.4	178^th of 881 public elementary schools	79.8%		78.7	159^th of 845 public elementary schools	81.2%	19	76.4	70.2	66.7		71.2	50.9	67.4	72.6		63.2	40.0	40.0	$12,110
Washington Elementary	Public	K-5	1100 Anderson Dr	Mankato	56001	Blue Earth County	Mankato Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 345-3059	376	29	13.0	45.2%	243 (64.6%)	67 (17.8%)	39 (10.4%)	7 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (5.1%)	74.7	206^th of 881 public elementary schools	76.6%		58.3	388^th of 845 public elementary schools	54.1%	182	83.0	76.3	61.0		73.1	64.8	52.5	59.3		58.7	42.1	42.1	$11,470
United South Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	600 11th St. SW	Wells	56097	Faribault County	United South Central Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 553-5810	445	31	14.2	55.3%	355 (79.8%)	2 (0.4%)	67 (15.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.3%)	70.3	253^rd of 881 public elementary schools	71.3%		59.6	371^st of 845 public elementary schools	56.1%	118	73.1	79.1	57.4	32.8	58.6	53.9	76.7	51.9	60.7	60.0	50.0	50.0	$12,465
Eagle Lake Elementary	Public	K-5	500 Le Sueur Ave	Eagle Lake	56024	Blue Earth County	Mankato Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 207-3530	301	22	13.4	31.2%	257 (85.4%)	6 (2.0%)	13 (4.3%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (6.3%)	85.1	91^st of 881 public elementary schools	89.7%		89.6	43^rd of 845 public elementary schools	94.9%	48	78.3	89.1	80.0		82.4	54.4	58.7	76.0		63.4	58.0	58.0	$11,481
Franklin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1000 N Broad St	Mankato	56001	Blue Earth County	Mankato Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 345-4287	414	30	13.5	59.4%	237 (57.2%)	76 (18.4%)	54 (13.0%)	5 (1.2%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	38 (9.2%)	80.4	139^th of 881 public elementary schools	84.2%		84	104^th of 845 public elementary schools	87.7%	35	90.1	78.9	70.6		80.0	81.7	66.2	63.8		70.6	32.9	32.9	$12,553

Frequently Asked Questions about Maple River Elementary

Is Maple River Elementary a good school?

Maple River Elementary ranks 231^st of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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How many students attend Maple River Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 443 students attended Maple River Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Maple River Elementary?

Students at Maple River Elementary are 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.

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