Serving 498 students in grades 6-12, Maple River Secondary ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 498 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maple River Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Maple River Secondary's student population of 498 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
498 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Colors
White, Blue-green, Silver, Blue/Green/White
School Rankings
Maple River Secondary ranks within the top 30% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maple River Secondary is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#547 out of 1860 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
89%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maple River Secondary's ranking?
Maple River Secondary is ranked #547 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Maple River Secondary often compared to?
Maple River Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec, Mankato West Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maple River Secondary?
The graduation rate of Maple River Secondary is 95%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Maple River Secondary?
498 students attend Maple River Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Maple River Secondary students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maple River Secondary?
Maple River Secondary has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Maple River Secondary offer ?
Maple River Secondary offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Maple River Secondary part of?
Maple River Secondary is part of Maple River School District.
School Reviews
1 6/23/2017
This school has no great proper of their teachers on specialty needs children, absolute let down.... or perhaps they need to weed out the teachers who brush those children under the carpet. Too many families transferring out of the district.
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