Enrollment
676
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Menasha, WI
Maplewood Middle
Federal NCES profile for Maplewood Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550903001053
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maplewood Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Menasha · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 49.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Maplewood Middle has class sizes smaller than 71% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maplewood Middle ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Menasha, WI.
School address
District: Menasha Joint School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550903001053 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Maplewood Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Maplewood Middle
Maplewood Middle is a large middle school in Menasha, Wisconsin, enrolling 676 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 49.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 676 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 161 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #52.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 338 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Menasha Joint School District also operates Menasha High (1,020 students) and Clovis Grove Elementary (448 students) alongside Maplewood Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Maplewood Middle compares
Maplewood Middle on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.4% | ▲ 28% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 676 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
676
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 29% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,153
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 58.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%
African American 6.4%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Maplewood Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Menasha Joint School District, which includes Maplewood Middle.
$15,153
Per student
+2%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.6%
State 55.0%
Federal 11.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Maplewood Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menasha High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clovis Grove Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Butte Des Morts Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gegan Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Banta School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maplewood Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,020
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~676 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Maplewood Middle
How many students attend Maplewood Middle?
Maplewood Middle has 676 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Menasha, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maplewood Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Maplewood Middle is 11.7:1, which is 19% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maplewood Middle?
49.4% of students at Maplewood Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maplewood Middle?
The largest demographic group at Maplewood Middle is White at 58.6% of enrollment, in Menasha, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maplewood Middle?
Maplewood Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Maplewood Middle rank among public schools in Menasha?
By Resource Investment Index, Maplewood Middle ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Menasha, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Menasha on the city page.
Is Maplewood Middle a good school?
Maplewood Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Menasha Joint School District?
Besides Maplewood Middle, Menasha Joint School District also operates Menasha High (1,020 students), Clovis Grove Elementary (448 students), and Butte Des Morts Elementary (445 students). See the Menasha Joint School District district page for the complete list.
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