Top Rankings
Maple Shade School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,412 students in Maple Shade School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Maple Shade School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
2,412 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
217 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Maple Shade School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#577 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
23%
Graduation Rate
87%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
10%
% Hispanic
27%
34%
% Black
18%
15%
% White
43%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,723 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,828 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$70 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,723
$26,931
Spending / Student
$28,828
$25,828
Best Maple Shade School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maple Shade High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
180 Frederick Ave
Maple Shade, NJ 08052
(856) 779-2880
Maple Shade, NJ 08052
(856) 779-2880
Gr: 7-12 | 946 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Maude M. Wilkins Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
34 West Mill Road
Maple Shade, NJ 08052
(856) 779-1129
Maple Shade, NJ 08052
(856) 779-1129
Gr: 2-4 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25 North Fellowship Road
Maple Shade, NJ 08052
(856) 779-7323
Maple Shade, NJ 08052
(856) 779-7323
Gr: 5-6 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
748 North Forklanding Road
Maple Shade, NJ 08052
(856) 779-7423
Maple Shade, NJ 08052
(856) 779-7423
Gr: PK-1 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Maple Shade School District?
Maple Shade School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,412 students.
What is the rank of Maple Shade School District?
Maple Shade School District is ranked #574 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Maple Shade School District?
43% of Maple Shade School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Maple Shade School District?
Maple Shade School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Maple Shade School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,828 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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