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Maple Grove School (Closed 2021)

135594 County Road L
Athens, WI 54411
Serving 75 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Maple Grove School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
75 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WI)
(20-21)
50-59%
38%
(20-21)
30-39%
39%
(20-21)
≥50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
94%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.11
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Maple Grove School?
75 students attend Maple Grove School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Maple Grove School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maple Grove School?
Maple Grove School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Maple Grove School offer ?
Maple Grove School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Maple Grove School part of?
Maple Grove School is part of Merrill Area School District.

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