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#1733 of 1,823 schools in IN
Maple Crest Middle School
Middle School · Kokomo School Corporation · Kokomo, IN
A Kokomo School Corporation middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2727 S Washington, Kokomo, IN 46902
- Math 14% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 22% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Maple Crest Middle School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 18% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Maple Crest Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,905/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kokomo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,548
Median home value
$154,400
Median rent
$929/mo
College educated
19.7%
Homeownership
67.6%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46902; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 432 | Compare → |
| Bon Air Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 6–8 | 4.0 mi | 208 | Compare → |
| Taylor Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 5–8 | 4.3 mi | 372 | 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.
Kokomo School Corporation
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #7 of 11
- District spending per student
- $12,699NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Maple Crest Middle School is listed in Kokomo School Corporation; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Maple Crest Middle School
Maple Crest Middle School is a public middle school in Kokomo, IN, part of Kokomo School Corporation, serving approximately 419 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,733 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maple Crest Middle School
What grades does Maple Crest Middle School serve?
Maple Crest Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Maple Crest Middle School?
Maple Crest Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 419 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maple Crest Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maple Crest Middle School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Maple Crest Middle School rank in IN?
Maple Crest Middle School ranks #1,733 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Maple Crest Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Maple Crest Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Crest Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maple Crest Middle School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Maple Crest Middle School a charter school?
No, Maple Crest Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Maple Crest Middle School a Title I school?
No, Maple Crest Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maple Crest Middle School?
71.4% of students at Maple Crest Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 419
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Howard County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.0%
- Phone
- (765) 455-8085
- Area population (ZIP 46902)
- 36,640
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. 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 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 46902; 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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