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#1261 of 1,793 schools in MA
Mapleshade
Elementary School · East Longmeadow · East Longmeadow, MA
An East Longmeadow elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
175 Mapleshade Avenue, East Longmeadow, MA 01028
- Math 43% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mapleshade score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 42% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 82 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Mapleshade 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,675/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (East Longmeadow), 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
$100,997
Median home value
$344,100
Median rent
$1,229/mo
College educated
46.5%
Homeownership
86.4%
Poverty rate
2.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01028; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur T TalmadgeEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 224 | Compare → |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 356 | Compare → |
| Alice B Beal ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 304 | Compare → |
| Daniel B BruntonEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 295 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
East Longmeadow
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $19,466NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mapleshade is listed in East Longmeadow; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mapleshade
Mapleshade is a public elementary school in East Longmeadow, MA, part of East Longmeadow, serving approximately 287 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,261 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mapleshade
What grades does Mapleshade serve?
Mapleshade serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Mapleshade?
Mapleshade has an enrollment of approximately 287 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mapleshade?
The student-teacher ratio at Mapleshade is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mapleshade rank in MA?
Mapleshade ranks #1,261 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Mapleshade's MySchoolScout rating?
Mapleshade has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Mapleshade?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mapleshade has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mapleshade a charter school?
No, Mapleshade is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mapleshade a Title I school?
No, Mapleshade is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 287
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hampden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.1%
- Phone
- (413) 525-5485
- Area population (ZIP 01028)
- 16,283
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · 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 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 01028; 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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