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#659 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 36% in state

Maple Ridge Elementary School

Elementary School · South Madison Com Sch Corp · Pendleton, IN

A South Madison Com Sch Corp elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

8537 S CR 650 W, Pendleton, IN 46064

  • Math 60% vs IN 45% (2025)
  • Reading 44% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.96 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59.5% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43.1% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg+8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.9 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected+8.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.7:1
District spending per student$10,980
Chronic Absenteeism14%

Students at Maple Ridge Elementary School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency60%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
45%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency44%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
89%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
74%
2015
Math
66%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
71%
2017
Math
69%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
63%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
63%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
41%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
41%
2022
Math
46%
2025
Math
60%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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 40 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

46.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Maple Ridge Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Indianapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low84/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pendleton), 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

$92,012

Median home value

$256,500

Median rent

$1,121/mo

College educated

32.4%

Homeownership

84.5%

Poverty rate

3.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46064; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pendleton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–63.3 mi870Compare →
Southeastern Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.9PK–44.5 mi828Compare →
East Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.9K–6Not available671Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

South Madison Com Sch Corp

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$10,980NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Maple Ridge Elementary School is listed in South Madison Com Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Maple Ridge Elementary School

Maple Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pendleton, IN, part of South Madison Com Sch Corp, serving approximately 716 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #659 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Maple Ridge Elementary School

What grades does Maple Ridge Elementary School serve?

Maple Ridge Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Maple Ridge Elementary School?

Maple Ridge Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 716 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Maple Ridge Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Maple Ridge Elementary School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Maple Ridge Elementary School rank in IN?

Maple Ridge Elementary School ranks #659 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Maple Ridge Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Maple Ridge Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Ridge Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Maple Ridge Elementary School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Maple Ridge Elementary School a charter school?

No, Maple Ridge Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Maple Ridge Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Maple Ridge Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maple Ridge Elementary School?

46.1% of students at Maple Ridge Elementary 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
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
716
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Madison County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.0%
Area population (ZIP 46064)
17,730
Area average commute
25.9 min
Area median age
39.4
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 46064; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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