Below Average
#2513 of 2,846 schools in PA
Maple Avenue MS
Middle School · Littlestown Area Sd · Littlestown, PA
A Littlestown Area Sd middle school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
75 Maple Avenue, Littlestown, PA 17340
- Math 20% proficient (2022)
- Reading 49% proficient (2022)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Maple Avenue MS score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Maple Avenue MS 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated736/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Littlestown), 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
$84,858
Median home value
$276,700
Median rent
$1,179/mo
College educated
19%
Homeownership
79.6%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17340; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoffman AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.8 | 2–12 | 4.9 mi | 62 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Littlestown Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,017NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Maple Avenue MS is listed in Littlestown Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Maple Avenue MS
Maple Avenue MS is a public middle school in Littlestown, PA, part of Littlestown Area Sd, serving approximately 410 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,513 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maple Avenue MS
What grades does Maple Avenue MS serve?
Maple Avenue MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Maple Avenue MS?
Maple Avenue MS has an enrollment of approximately 410 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maple Avenue MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Maple Avenue MS 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 Avenue MS rank in PA?
Maple Avenue MS ranks #2,513 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Maple Avenue MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Maple Avenue MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Avenue MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maple Avenue MS has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Maple Avenue MS a charter school?
No, Maple Avenue MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Maple Avenue MS a Title I school?
No, Maple Avenue MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maple Avenue MS?
38.3% of students at Maple Avenue MS 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 410
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Adams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (717) 359-4146
- Area population (ZIP 17340)
- 11,403
- Area average commute
- 32.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 17340; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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