Summary:
Mapleton, Iowa is home to a single elementary school, Mapleton Elementary School, which serves students from the Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Community School District. Despite serving a population with significant economic challenges, with 60.34% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Mapleton Elementary has consistently demonstrated strong academic performance, with proficiency rates above the state averages in multiple subject areas and grade levels.
The school's performance on the ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) tests has been generally strong, with 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students achieving proficiency rates of 72.7%, 81.8%, and 77.3% respectively in English Language Arts, and 81.8%, 66.7%, and 77.3% respectively in Mathematics, all exceeding the state averages. Additionally, the school's 5th-grade students achieved a 77.3% proficiency rate in Science, significantly higher than the state average of 64.2%.
While Mapleton Elementary School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the past few years, ranging from 162nd out of 557 Iowa elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 297th out of 565 in 2022-2023, the school's consistent academic performance, high per-student spending of $16,504, and favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.6 suggest a strong commitment to education and effective support for student learning and achievement.
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