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Ward-highlands Elementary School vs. Maplewood Elementary School

Should you attend Ward-highlands Elementary School or Maplewood Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Ward-highlands Elementary School
537 Se 36th Ave
Ocala, FL 34471
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Maplewood Elementary School
4751 Se 24th St
Ocala, FL 34471
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Ward-highlands Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Maplewood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 911 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ward-highlands Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 836 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Maplewood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
911 students
836 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ward-highlands Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Maplewood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ward-highlands Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Maplewood Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
64 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ward-highlands Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Maplewood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ward-highlands Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Marion School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Maplewood Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Marion School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1002 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 30%)
#1627 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ward-highlands Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Maplewood Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
69%
(Top 20% in FL)
58%
(Top 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ward-highlands Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Marion School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Maplewood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Marion School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55%
(Top 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
47%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ward-highlands Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Marion School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Maplewood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Marion School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ward-highlands Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Marion School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Maplewood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Marion School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ward-highlands Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Maplewood Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
31
64
Kindergarten Students
129
111
Grade 1 Students
136
126
Grade 2 Students
158
124
Grade 3 Students
159
153
Grade 4 Students
155
146
Grade 5 Students
143
112

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ward-highlands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Marion School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Maplewood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Marion School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
23%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ward-highlands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Marion School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Maplewood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Marion School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
14%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ward-highlands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Marion School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Maplewood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Marion School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
56%
50%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ward-highlands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Marion School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Maplewood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Marion School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ward-highlands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Marion School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Maplewood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Marion School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.62
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ward-highlands Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Marion School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Maplewood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Marion School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
53%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ward-highlands Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Marion School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Maplewood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Marion School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ward-highlands Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Marion School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Maplewood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Marion School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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