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#170 of 219 schools in DE
Maple Lane Elementary School
Elementary School · Brandywine School District · Claymont, DE
A Brandywine School District elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
100 Maple Lane, Claymont, DE 19703
- Math 22% vs DE 38% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs DE 42% (2025)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Maple Lane Elementary School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 DESSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2022, reaching 24% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 85 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,328
Median home value
$266,500
Median rent
$1,305/mo
College educated
35.2%
Homeownership
53.4%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19703; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claymont Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 913 | Compare → |
| St Edmond's AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 160 | Compare → |
| Carrcroft Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 476 | Compare → |
| Forwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 366 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Brandywine School District
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #15 of 16
- District spending per student
- $21,228NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Maple Lane Elementary School is listed in Brandywine School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Maple Lane Elementary School
Maple Lane Elementary School is a public elementary school in Claymont, DE, part of Brandywine School District, serving approximately 358 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #170 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maple Lane Elementary School
What grades does Maple Lane Elementary School serve?
Maple Lane Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Maple Lane Elementary School?
Maple Lane Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 358 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maple Lane Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maple Lane Elementary School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Maple Lane Elementary School rank in DE?
Maple Lane Elementary School ranks #170 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Maple Lane Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Maple Lane Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Maple Lane Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maple Lane Elementary School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Maple Lane Elementary School a charter school?
No, Maple Lane Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Maple Lane Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Maple Lane Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 358
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- New Castle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.0%
- Phone
- (302) 792-3906
- Area population (ZIP 19703)
- 15,936
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 38
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DESSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DESSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DESSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DESSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19703; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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