Maple Avenue Middle School

Summary:

Maple Avenue Middle School is a public middle school located in Littlestown, Pennsylvania, serving 415 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Littlestown Area School District, which is ranked 291 out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Maple Avenue Middle School has seen a significant increase in per-student spending, from $13,826 in 2019-2020 to $24,320 in 2021-2022, this additional funding has not translated into improved academic outcomes. The school has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages in PSSA test scores across all subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates in Math (25.7%), Science (56%), and English Language Arts (41.7%) falling well below the state averages of 40.4%, 65.8%, and 53%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, with its ranking for White students and Low Socioeconomic Status students in the bottom quartile of Pennsylvania middle schools.

When comparing Maple Avenue Middle School to nearby middle schools, the underperformance becomes even more evident. For example, Gettysburg Area Middle School, located just 9 miles away, consistently outperforms Maple Avenue Middle School in PSSA test scores and has a higher statewide ranking. Additionally, Maple Avenue Middle School has experienced a concerning increase in dropout rates, rising from 0.0% in 2021-2022 to 1.6% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average. These challenges suggest the need for a comprehensive review and implementation of effective strategies to address the school's academic and equity concerns and provide a high-quality education for all students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 75 Maple Avenue
       Littlestown, PA  17340


(717) 359-4146

District: Littlestown Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
528th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,320 Help


Students who attend Maple Avenue Middle School usually attend:

High:    Littlestown Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  415

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.3%
Hispanic:
3.6%
Two or more races:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.8% Help


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Compare Details Maple Avenue Middle School ranks worse than 59.3% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.92. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.3%), Hispanic (3.6%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Maple Avenue Middle School is 12. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Maple Avenue Middle School is $24,320.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Maple Avenue Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Maple Avenue Middle School 528th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Maple Avenue Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Littlestown Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Littlestown Area School District 291st of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Maple Avenue Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Maple Avenue Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 49.28 407th 643 36.7%
2004 65.45 264th 663 60.2%
2005 70.65 226th 687 67.1%
2006 65.86 274th 736 62.8%
2007 63.37 308th 749 58.9%
2008 65.34 290th 753 61.5%
2009 59.49 364th 770 52.7%
2010 63.42 333rd 805 58.6%
2011 67.72 296th 825 64.1%
2012 72.69 242nd 834 71.0%
2013 69.54 246th 758 67.5%
2014 67.74 259th 728 64.4%
2016 57.34 405th 870 53.4%
2017 48.82 484th 877 44.8%
2018 54.86 429th 861 50.2%
2019 63.41 343rd 891 61.5%
2021 62.05 289th 797 63.7%
2022 45.88 499th 883 43.5%
2023 51.01 456th 893 48.9%
2024 42.92 528th 891 40.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Maple Avenue Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.09 440th 874 49.7%
2024 49.40 452nd 877 48.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Maple Avenue Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 43.13 522nd 860 39.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Maple Avenue Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.58 288th 660 56.4%
2024 33.80 432nd 672 35.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Maple Avenue Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 41.42 524th 870 39.8%
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Rank History for White students at Maple Avenue Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.01 497th 681 27.0%
2024 23.29 557th 673 17.2%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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.

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Enrollment information for Maple Avenue Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 472 5 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 482
1989 478 1 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1990 526 3 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1991 528 5 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1992 544 3 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 557
1993 575 5 2 6 2 n/a n/a 0 590
1994 606 6 2 8 4 n/a n/a 0 626
1995 640 1 5 10 2 n/a n/a 0 658
1996 640 1 5 10 2 n/a n/a 0 658
1997 667 0 5 16 3 n/a n/a 0 691
1998 686 0 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 698
1999 673 3 0 4 14 n/a n/a 0 694
2000 752 4 2 10 3 n/a n/a 0 771
2001 702 3 1 4 6 n/a n/a 0 716
2002 769 8 4 6 5 n/a n/a 0 792
2003 769 8 4 6 5 n/a n/a 0 792
2004 765 12 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 789
2005 666 12 5 10 0 n/a n/a 0 693
2006 528 13 9 14 0 n/a n/a 0 564
2007 507 18 10 10 0 n/a n/a 0 545
2008 462 19 9 9 0 n/a n/a 0 499
2009 481 22 4 11 1 n/a n/a 0 519
2010 458 24 5 16 1 n/a n/a 0 504
2011 476 18 2 18 2 1 5 0 522
2012 440 15 3 17 1 0 5 0 481
2013 457 13 2 11 2 0 2 0 487
2014 439 8 1 13 1 0 2 0 464
2015 422 6 2 11 2 0 2 0 445
2016 427 5 2 12 1 0 1 0 448
2017 569 10 6 21 1 0 16 0 623
2018 430 9 5 22 2 0 13 0 481
2019 420 8 4 26 1 0 17 0 476
2020 399 7 3 18 0 0 15 0 442
2021 378 6 0 13 0 0 12 0 409
2022 361 5 1 14 0 0 15 0 396
2023 379 7 3 15 0 0 11 0 415

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 Maple Avenue Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 482 29.0 16.6 n/a
1989 486 31.0 15.6 n/a
1990 535 31.1 17.2 0
1991 536 30.7 17.4 n/a
1992 557 33.2 16.7 n/a
1993 590 30.5 19.3 n/a
1994 626 31.5 19.9 n/a
1995 658 34.0 19.4 n/a
1996 658 34.0 19.4 n/a
1997 691 36.0 19.2 n/a
1998 698 36.0 19.4 n/a
1999 694 37.0 18.8 n/a
2000 771 41.0 18.8 19.6
2001 716 41.0 17.5 19.6
2002 792 43.1 18.4 19.8
2003 792 43.1 18.4 19.8
2004 789 43.9 18.0 20.5
2005 693 37.2 18.6 22.7
2006 564 37.2 15.2 23.8
2007 545 36.5 14.9 24.4
2008 499 38.2 13.1 22.4
2009 519 39.2 13.2 26.6
2010 504 39.2 12.8 33.5
2011 522 38.5 13.5 32
2012 481 36.3 13.2 34.1
2013 487 36.3 13.4 35.1
2014 464 35.6 13.0 36.6
2015 445 35.0 12.7 34.2
2016 448 35.0 12.8 30.8
2017 623 47.1 13.2 36.3
2018 481 35.0 13.7 38.3
2019 476 34.5 13.7 34.9
2020 442 35.5 12.4 36
2021 409 32.5 12.5 31.3
2022 396 36.4 10.8 35.9
2023 415 34.3 12.0 39.8

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 Avenue Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 482 29.0 16.6 n/a
1989 486 31.0 15.6 n/a
1990 535 31.1 17.2 0
1991 536 30.7 17.4 n/a
1992 557 33.2 16.7 n/a
1993 590 30.5 19.3 n/a
1994 626 31.5 19.9 n/a
1995 658 34.0 19.4 n/a
1996 658 34.0 19.4 n/a
1997 691 36.0 19.2 n/a
1998 698 36.0 19.4 n/a
1999 694 37.0 18.8 n/a
2000 771 41.0 18.8 19.6
2001 716 41.0 17.5 19.6
2002 792 43.1 18.4 19.8
2003 792 43.1 18.4 19.8
2004 789 43.9 18.0 20.5
2005 693 37.2 18.6 22.7
2006 564 37.2 15.2 23.8
2007 545 36.5 14.9 24.4
2008 499 38.2 13.1 22.4
2009 519 39.2 13.2 26.6
2010 504 39.2 12.8 33.5
2011 522 38.5 13.5 32
2012 481 36.3 13.2 34.1
2013 487 36.3 13.4 35.1
2014 464 35.6 13.0 36.6
2015 445 35.0 12.7 34.2
2016 448 35.0 12.8 30.8
2017 623 47.1 13.2 36.3
2018 481 35.0 13.7 38.3
2019 476 34.5 13.7 34.9
2020 442 35.5 12.4 36
2021 409 32.5 12.5 31.3
2022 396 36.4 10.8 35.9
2023 415 34.3 12.0 39.8

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 Maple Avenue Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $12,710 (100.0%) $12,710
2020 $00 (0.0%) $13,826 (100.0%) $13,826
2021 $35 (0.2%) $14,669 (99.8%) $14,704
2022 $924 (3.8%) $23,395 (96.2%) $24,320

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Maple Avenue Middle 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 343rd of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 456th of 893 Middle schools
 12.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Maple Avenue Middle School)31.637.8
 6.2%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Maple Avenue Middle School)74.349.3
 25%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Maple Avenue Middle School)34.423.9
 10.5%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Maple Avenue Middle School)70.148.7
 21.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Maple Avenue Middle School)25.519.3
 6.2%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Maple Avenue Middle School)6863.1
 4.9%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Maple Avenue Middle School)66.647.9
 18.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Maple Avenue Middle School)30.527.4
 3.1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Maple Avenue Middle School)6863.1
 4.9%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maple Avenue Middle School)70.348.6
 21.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students476415
 12.8%
African American87
 12.5%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic2615
 42.3%
Pacific Islander00
White420379
 9.8%
Two or More Races1711
 35.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.9%39.8%
 4.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Maple Avenue Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 415 students attended Maple Avenue Middle School.

Students at Maple Avenue Middle School are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Students who attend Maple Avenue Middle School usually go on to attend Littlestown Senior High School

Maple Avenue Middle School ranks 528th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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