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Maple Dale Elementary School

Public | 3-8 | 322 students

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Posted October 13, 2009

I love Maple Dale school because of its teaching abilitys. How they work well w/ the children and the parents. How I am able to go on and look @ my daughters assignments and continuous grades. They take the time out w/ the students...
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 24, 2009

This school is perfect for my child! Lots of parent envolvement so I know whats happening around in the school. Great leadership, Fantastic music programs, and more. This school is amazing!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 24, 2009

this school is average because students there are pretty fair and the higher level of smartness kids are waiting for the lower level kids. And I really think that is unfair. Plus the teachers really dont care about the students, unlike some other schools. And I am very concerned with that.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 25, 2009

Outstanding on every level. The exceptional attitute/effort/success given to each student is individual and top notch!! Treat yourself and just enter the building and you will sense the energy of learning and growing-in action.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 6, 2005

'I am throughly astounded at the excellence this school demands from its students and teachers night in and night out, despite many personnel losses and an onslaught of budget cuts. Teachers and staff, new and old quickly learn that to teach at what is considered the pinnacle of middle schools, in terms of excellence, that they must continually go out of their way to ensure a top education. These students have and always will continue to excel once they step outside of the Maple Dale (MD) hallways. This is a highly advanced technological and abstract school built for the very brightest, the cream of the crop. The school offers the best band class this side of the Mississippi and offers a Spanish class par none.
—Submitted by a former student


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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 78% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
86%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 78% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
100%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
94%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
100%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
95%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
90%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
94%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 66% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
77%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
91%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 82% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
87%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students83%
Female87%
Male78%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin89%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%

Reading

All Students87%
Female100%
Male73%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin95%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

The different student groups are identified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group. Subgroup scores for each school are only reported for students who were enrolled as of the fall enrollment count. The All students score includes results for all students who took the test, regardless of when they first enrolled in the school.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Language Arts

All Students93%
Female100%
Male87%
Black, not of Hispanic origin57%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin100%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities83%
Non-disabled94%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%

Math

All Students95%
Female95%
Male96%
Black, not of Hispanic origin85%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin96%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities83%
Non-disabled98%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%

Reading

All Students97%
Female100%
Male96%
Black, not of Hispanic origin85%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin100%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities83%
Non-disabled100%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%

Science

All Students90%
Female95%
Male87%
Black, not of Hispanic origin71%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin92%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities66%
Non-disabled94%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%

Social Studies

All Students97%
Female100%
Male96%
Black, not of Hispanic origin100%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin96%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities84%
Non-disabled100%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

The different student groups are identified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group. Subgroup scores for each school are only reported for students who were enrolled as of the fall enrollment count. The All students score includes results for all students who took the test, regardless of when they first enrolled in the school.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students86%
Female94%
Male79%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin87%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities58%
Non-disabled92%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%

Reading

All Students86%
Female94%
Male78%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin86%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities50%
Non-disabled94%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

The different student groups are identified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group. Subgroup scores for each school are only reported for students who were enrolled as of the fall enrollment count. The All students score includes results for all students who took the test, regardless of when they first enrolled in the school.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students88%
Female85%
Male93%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin90%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities50%
Non-disabled96%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%

Reading

All Students98%
Female96%
Male100%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin98%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities88%
Non-disabled100%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

The different student groups are identified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group. Subgroup scores for each school are only reported for students who were enrolled as of the fall enrollment count. The All students score includes results for all students who took the test, regardless of when they first enrolled in the school.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students88%
Female100%
Male78%
Black, not of Hispanic origin66%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin91%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities72%
Non-disabled91%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%

Reading

All Students93%
Female100%
Male87%
Black, not of Hispanic origin89%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin91%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities71%
Non-disabled97%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

The different student groups are identified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group. Subgroup scores for each school are only reported for students who were enrolled as of the fall enrollment count. The All students score includes results for all students who took the test, regardless of when they first enrolled in the school.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Language Arts

All Students86%
Female86%
Male87%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin89%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities43%
Non-disabled93%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%

Math

All Students88%
Female89%
Male87%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin87%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities29%
Non-disabled98%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%

Reading

All Students91%
Female89%
Male91%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin92%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities43%
Non-disabled98%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%

Science

All Students86%
Female90%
Male82%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin87%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities28%
Non-disabled95%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%

Social Studies

All Students85%
Female85%
Male83%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin87%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities28%
Non-disabled93%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

The different student groups are identified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group. Subgroup scores for each school are only reported for students who were enrolled as of the fall enrollment count. The All students score includes results for all students who took the test, regardless of when they first enrolled in the school.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

GreatSchools Rating

What makes up this rating?

Academic rating
8 / 10
Climate rating
Not available

This school's GreatSchools Rating is based on academics (90%) and climate (10%). The academic rating measures students' test scores, academic growth and college readiness. The climate rating measures safety, cleanliness, parent involvement and more.

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*Test scores are based on the 2012 WSAS results from the state of Wisconsin.

Climate ratings

This rating encompasses five elements of school climate: safety and cleanliness, respect and relationships, expectations for students, teacher collaboration and support, and parent involvement. This school's climate ratings are the result of GreatSchools' analysis of teacher survey data from the Spring 2012 School Climate Survey developed by Milwaukee Public Schools. Unfortunately, this school didn't provide enough survey responses to generate a climate rating.

Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White, not Hispanic 69% 74%
Black, not Hispanic 16% 10%
Asian 8% 4%
Hispanic 4% 10%
Multiracial 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 1% 1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2011-2012

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 4%N/A6%
Disabled students 16%N/A14%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 17%N/A39%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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8377 N Port Washington Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
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Phone: (414) 351-7380

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