- Enrollment
- 1,020
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-69 students YoY
Maplewood Middle shrank from 725 students in 2022-23 to 656 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 58.1 → 56.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-69 students YoY 550903001053 · Menasha, WI Middle · MID · TRAD
676 enr · 11.7:1 · 49.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Menasha High (1,020 students)
Maplewood Middle shrank from 725 students in 2022-23 to 656 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE lost 58.1 → 56.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Maplewood Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Menasha High
Menasha High
1,020 students
- This school
Maplewood Middle
676 students
- Clovis Grove E
Clovis Grove Elementary
448 students
- Butte Des Mort
Butte Des Morts Elementary
445 students
- Gegan Elementa 258
Gegan Elementary
258 students
- Banta School 184
Banta School
184 students
What this shows Maplewood Middle reports 676 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maplewood Middle compares
Maplewood Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,545
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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.
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
District finance for Menasha Joint School District reports $15,545 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~676 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 725 (2022-23) → 656 (2023-24), down 69.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.