Serving 836 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Maplewood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 836 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maplewood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Maplewood Elementary School's student population of 836 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
836 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Side by Side for Success
School Rankings
Maplewood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maplewood Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1627 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
23%
37%
Black
21%
21%
White
50%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maplewood Elementary School's ranking?
Maplewood Elementary School is ranked #1627 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Maplewood Elementary School often compared to?
Maplewood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ward-highlands Elementary School, Shady Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Maplewood Elementary School?
836 students attend Maplewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Maplewood Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maplewood Elementary School?
Maplewood Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Maplewood Elementary School offer ?
Maplewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Maplewood Elementary School part of?
Maplewood Elementary School is part of Marion School District.
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