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#2184 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Maple Shade High School

High School · Maple Shade School District · Maple Shade, NJ

A high school in Maple Shade, NJ where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

180 Frederick Ave, Maple Shade, NJ 08052

  • Math 18% vs NJ 35% (2025)
  • Reading 28% vs NJ 55% (2025)
  • 77.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-0.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics3.0Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17.9% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27.5% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-23.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-26.8 pts
Overall Proficiency23% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-18.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
College Readiness4.6Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate77%
AP Participation6.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
District spending per student$24,458
Chronic Absenteeism18.4%

Students at Maple Shade High School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency18%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
35%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency28%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
55%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 49 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 23% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
68%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
64%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
68%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
19%
ELA
41%
2015
Math
20%
ELA
43%
2016
Math
23%
ELA
36%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
23%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
23%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
9%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
9%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2024
Math
14%
ELA
33%
2025
Math
18%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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 NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

47.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Maple Shade High 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 Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 42Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$75,732

Median home value

$235,500

Median rent

$1,574/mo

College educated

33.6%

Homeownership

47.6%

Poverty rate

12.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08052; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
6.4% participation·State avg: 3.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
8 boys'·8 girls'·25 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Foxman Torah InstitutePrivate · tuition6.6private9–120.9 mi49Compare →
Cherry Hill High School WestEnrollment path unverified5.39–121.5 mi1,304Compare →
Fusion AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated7–122.2 mi21Compare →
Alternative High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.09–122.4 mi32Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Maple Shade School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$24,458NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Maple Shade High School is listed in Maple Shade School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Maple Shade High School

Maple Shade High School is a public high school in Maple Shade, NJ, part of Maple Shade School District, serving approximately 946 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,184 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Maple Shade High School

What grades does Maple Shade High School serve?

Maple Shade High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Maple Shade High School?

Maple Shade High School has an enrollment of approximately 946 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Maple Shade High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Maple Shade High School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Maple Shade High School rank in NJ?

Maple Shade High School ranks #2,184 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Maple Shade High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Maple Shade High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Shade High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Maple Shade High School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Maple Shade High School a charter school?

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

Is Maple Shade High School a Title I school?

No, Maple Shade High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maple Shade High School?

47.3% of students at Maple Shade High 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
946
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
78
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Burlington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.4%
4-Year Graduation
77.0%
Area population (ZIP 08052)
19,970
Area average commute
24.5 min
Area median age
37
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 NJSLA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 NJSLA. 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 NJSLA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 08052; 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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