Serving 32 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Maple Creek Education Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maple Creek Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Maple Creek Education Center's student population of 32 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
32 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Maple Creek Education Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maple Creek Education Center is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2419 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
88%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)<50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maple Creek Education Center's ranking?
Maple Creek Education Center is ranked #2419 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Maple Creek Education Center often compared to?
Maple Creek Education Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Bangor Career Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maple Creek Education Center?
The graduation rate of Maple Creek Education Center is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Maple Creek Education Center?
32 students attend Maple Creek Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Maple Creek Education Center students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maple Creek Education Center?
Maple Creek Education Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Maple Creek Education Center offer ?
Maple Creek Education Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Maple Creek Education Center part of?
Maple Creek Education Center is part of Van Buren Independent School District.
School Reviews
5 8/27/2020
The years I've been here, I've seen children go from having many problems to getting back into their own schools and doing so much better. They play sports and graduate. Yes, staff has to place them in the house at times because they had behavior problems, or big meltdowns. But they learn that not accepted in school or life.
5 7/29/2020
While they do have to physically intervene occasionally, as the other parent said, due to meltdowns, they do a check more to prevent those meltdowns than mainstream. They also teach the kids how to handle themselves and relaxation techniques. My son loves it here so much he doesn't want to go back. He is so much less stressed and his anxiety is so much better. If your child can't fit into the cookie cutter shape of main stream, this is a Great school. The teachers and staff really care about the students. They take them on many fields trips and have a school store for the kids to earn. They are specially trained and the student class ratio is much smaller.
1 3/30/2020
My son Hates it, they put their hands on the children there and lock them in a 8x8 room and they got in touch with the other school I was trying to transfer him to and told them anything that'd make my son look horrible.
5 6/23/2017
This school is helping my son very much, and it is showing everywhere we take him.
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