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Maple Lane Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 415 students

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4 stars

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2011:
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2010:
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Posted January 13, 2013

Worst school ever. My child comes home every night crying because of the other kids pick on her and make fun of her. I talked to the school and they blamed my child. I also know three other parents who took their children out of this school because of bullying problem and the school did nothing.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 4, 2012

Maple Lane is an amazing school! I have two children there and I must say that I have not one complaint about this establishment. Every teacher has been amazing and dedicated to their students. Maple Lane makes you feel like you're a part of their family and when my children leave to go to middle school it is going to be a sad bitter sweet day. That school will truly be missed!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 23, 2011

Maple Lane is a wonderful school. The school is led by a smart, caring and effective principal. The school uses positive reinforcement and a reward system that motivates the children to excel both academically and as a person. The school is very clean and has a surprisingly attractive interior. The classrooms are clean, comfortable and inviting to the students. The PTA is led by some very committed parents, who keep all PTA activities on track and progressing.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2011

Great school, excellent teachers, principal that cares and is involved in everyday life of the school. I was worried first about the balanced calendar, but now we like it, my child loves the intersessions.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 17, 2010

Transferring our daughter from catholica school to Maple Lane has been the best decision we have ever made. Mrs. Murray is the warmest, kindest principal I could ever imagine our daughter having. Her teacher is so full of life, we just know she loves her job, and we want our daughter to know that as well. The rest of the staff is amazing as well. They are so willing to help our daughter, as well as us. We are known by name, and have been since we enrolled over the summer, which makes us feel like we count. Our daughter also had her first intersession, and loved every activity she participated in! She can't wait for January so she can experience it all over again. I have to say the balanced calendar is the best idea ever.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 6, 2004

Maple Lane is a very well rounded academic institution. My daughter loves it there and her teachers so far have been excellent to work with from a parents perspective. The school environment is conducive to learning and has the children's well being in mind in all they do. As a parent, I am very happy to have my child attend.
—Submitted by Lionel Evans, a parent


Posted April 28, 2003

My daughter loves this school and everyone there. She has never had a bad expreience and the teachers take very good care of their students.


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2009.

78 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
86%

2007

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.

77 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
84%

2007

 
 
74%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2009.

79 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
75%

2007

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

77 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
79%

2007

 
 
72%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 45% in 2008.

79 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
33%

2007

 
 
55%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.

48 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
>95%

2007

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2009.

43 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
>95%

2008

 
 
>95%

2007

 
 
>95%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 66% in 2008.

41 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
48%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.

43 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.

42 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

42 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
65%

2007

 
 
n/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

All Students88%
Female86%
Male91%
African American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White>95%
Low socioeconomic status81%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Title I88%
Special edn/a
Regular ed91%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant88%

Reading

All Students90%
Female89%
Male90%
African American90%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White90%
Low socioeconomic status91%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Title I90%
Special edn/a
Regular ed89%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant90%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

All Students86%
Female86%
Male86%
African American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White94%
Low socioeconomic status86%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Title I86%
Special edn/a
Regular ed86%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant86%

Reading

All Students81%
Female84%
Male78%
African American70%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White88%
Low socioeconomic status74%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Title I81%
Regular ed82%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant81%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

All Students88%
Female88%
Male88%
African American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White89%
Low socioeconomic status84%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Title I88%
Special edn/a
Regular ed>95%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant88%

Reading

All Students>95%
Female>95%
Male>95%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White>95%
Low socioeconomic status>95%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Title I>95%
Special edn/a
Regular ed>95%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English>95%
Not migrant>95%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

All Students93%
Female92%
Male94%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White>95%
Low socioeconomic status93%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Title I93%
Special edn/a
Regular ed>95%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant93%

Reading

All Students88%
Female88%
Male88%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White92%
Low socioeconomic status80%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Title I88%
Special edn/a
Regular ed89%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant88%

Writing

All Students67%
Female72%
Male59%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White67%
Low socioeconomic statusn/a
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Title I67%
Special edn/a
Regular ed73%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English68%
Not migrant67%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 50% 52%
Black 37% 33%
Hispanic 7% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 48%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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100 Maple Ln
Claymont, DE 19703
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Phone: (302) 792-3906

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