Needs Improvement
#3011 of 3,192 schools in MI
Maple Lane School
Elementary School · Macomb ISD · Sterling Heights, MI
A Macomb ISD elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
34600 DRYDEN DR, Sterling Heights, MI 48312
- Math 15% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 20% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 4.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Maple Lane School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 12 points since 2019, reaching 17% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Maple Lane 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 Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,277/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sterling Heights), 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
$71,266
Median home value
$253,700
Median rent
$1,176/mo
College educated
30.7%
Homeownership
75.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48312; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozymowski CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| Willow Woods Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 349 | Compare → |
| New Dawn Academy of WarrenCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 172 | Compare → |
| Bruce Collins Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 421 | 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.
Macomb ISD
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $154,077NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Maple Lane School is listed in Macomb ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Maple Lane School
Maple Lane School is a public elementary school in Sterling Heights, MI, part of Macomb ISD, serving approximately 64 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 4.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,011 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maple Lane School
What grades does Maple Lane School serve?
Maple Lane School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Maple Lane School?
Maple Lane School has an enrollment of approximately 64 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maple Lane School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maple Lane School is 4.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Maple Lane School rank in MI?
Maple Lane School ranks #3,011 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Maple Lane School's MySchoolScout rating?
Maple Lane School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maple Lane School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Maple Lane School a charter school?
No, Maple Lane School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Maple Lane School a Title I school?
No, Maple Lane School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maple Lane School?
64.1% of students at Maple Lane 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 64
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Macomb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.4%
- Phone
- (586) 977-9170
- Area population (ZIP 48312)
- 35,026
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- 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 48312; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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