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#2185 of 2,221 schools in MO
Maple Grove Elem.
Elementary School · Northwest R-i · Dittmer, MO
A Northwest R-i elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7887 DITTMER RIDGE RD, Dittmer, MO 63023
- Math 38% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Maple Grove Elem. score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2021, to 36% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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 39 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Maple Grove Elem. 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 St. Louis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated794/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,988
Median home value
$220,200
Median rent
$1,054/mo
College educated
18.1%
Homeownership
91.4%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63023; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in NORTHWEST R-I
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brennan Woods Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–5 | Not available | 486 | Compare → |
| Cedar Springs Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | Not available | 438 | Compare → |
| High Ridge Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | Not available | 354 | Compare → |
| House Springs Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | Not available | 450 | 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.
Northwest R-i
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #9 of 10
- District spending per student
- $11,515NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Maple Grove Elem. is listed in NORTHWEST R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Maple Grove Elem.
Maple Grove Elem. is a public elementary school in Dittmer, MO, part of Northwest R-i, serving approximately 428 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,185 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maple Grove Elem.
What grades does Maple Grove Elem. serve?
Maple Grove Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Maple Grove Elem.?
Maple Grove Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 428 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maple Grove Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Maple Grove Elem. is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Maple Grove Elem. rank in MO?
Maple Grove Elem. ranks #2,185 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Maple Grove Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Maple Grove Elem. 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 Grove Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maple Grove Elem. has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Maple Grove Elem. a charter school?
No, Maple Grove Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Maple Grove Elem. a Title I school?
No, Maple Grove Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maple Grove Elem.?
48.1% of students at Maple Grove Elem. 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
- 428
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.8%
- Phone
- (636) 274-5327
- Area population (ZIP 63023)
- 5,442
- Area average commute
- 43.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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 63023; 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
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