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What's the one class at Maple Elementary every student should take?
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Enrollment
988
Elementary
DISTRICT 799 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HESPERIA UNIFIED·NCES 060001409080
Maple Elementary
10616 Maple St., Hesperia, CA 92345 · (760) 244-3096 · San Bernardino County
GRADES KG–06ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL988 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
25.0:1
40 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 24.7:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
84%
830 students
DISTRICT 74% · STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 168 | 17% |
| Grade 1 | 106 | 11% |
| Grade 2 | 141 | 14% |
| Grade 3 | 145 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 124 | 13% |
| Grade 5 | 142 | 14% |
| Grade 6 | 162 | 16% |
This year's kindergarten class (168) is about the same size as its 6th grade class (162).
Student demographics
28%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 38% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
28.4%
CA avg 49.1% . +7.4pp since 2014
Math
26.5%
CA avg 37.7% . +9.5pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 28 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 27 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are up about 7 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 10 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 10.2% | 18.3% | 25.4% | 46.1% |
| Math | 11.1% | 15.5% | 27.6% | 45.9% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 28.4% | 26.5% |
| 2023-24 | 29.1% | 25.4% |
| 2022-23 | 30.8% | 27.3% |
| 2021-22 | 25.4% | 25.4% |
| 2018-19 | 36.2% | 29.4% |
| 2017-18 | 30.0% | 20.7% |
| 2016-17 | 31.6% | 24.1% |
| 2015-16 | 25.0% | 22.0% |
| 2014-15 | 21.0% | 17.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
27.2%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
30.3%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-3.1pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 27% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 30% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Maple Elementary
Maple Elementary's state test result (27.2% proficient) is higher than 1 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Elementary this school | 988 | 84.0% | 27.2% |
| Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary Bakersfield | 960 | 84.2% | 29.4% |
| Railroad Canyon Elementary Lake Elsinore | 873 | 83.2% | 31.5% |
| Jefferson Elementary Riverside | 886 | 86.5% | 29.1% |
| Cottonwood Elementary Hesperia | 868 | 84.2% | 16.2% |
| Mountain View Elementary Riverside | 851 | 82.8% | 33.8% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Maple Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In San Bernardino County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 27.2% | #3,833 of 5,151 | #188 of 318 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 26.5% | #3,603 of 5,172 ▼ 17 | #170 of 321 ▼ 3 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 28.4% | #4,131 of 5,172 ▼ 251 | #228 of 321 ▼ 24 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +2.1pp | #2,594 of 5,116 | #196 of 318 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 988 | #83 of 5,915 | #7 of 340 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 25.0:1 | #4,437 of 5,352 | #285 of 328 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 28.1% | #4,035 of 5,354 | #225 of 328 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 84.0% | #1,762 of 5,625 | #146 of 331 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +22.1% | #211 of 1,139 | #11 of 67 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
988
+138 (+16%) vs 2020
-6% since 1990-91, when it was 1,052
Student : Teacher
25.0:1
was 24.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 988 | 39.5 | 25.0:1 | 84% (830) |
| 2023-24 | 970 | 38.6 | 25.2:1 | 73% (705) |
| 2022-23 | 927 | 37.5 | 24.7:1 | 73% (679) |
| 2020-21 | 850 | 35 | 24.3:1 | 72% (611) |
| 2017-18 | 809 | 35 | 23.1:1 | 88% (709) |
| 2015-16 | 798 | 24 | 33.3:1 | 83% (666) |
| 2010-11 | 610 | N/A | N/A | 71% (432) |
| 2000-01 | 655 | 31 | 21.1:1 | 64% (416) |
| 1990-91 | 1,052 | 39 | 27.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Maple Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students up 22% (809 to 988); teachers up 13% (35 to 39.5).
About Maple Elementary
Maple Elementary is a large elementary school with an address in Hesperia, California. Enrollment in 2024-25 was 988 students in kindergarten through 6. The average for elementary schools in California is about 465 students, so this school is 112% larger than average.
Hesperia Unified, which runs Maple Elementary, has 25 schools and 23,188 students.
Hispanic students are the large majority at Maple Elementary, with 84% of enrollment. The remaining shares are 7% White, 4% Black, and 3% multiracial. Census estimates put the Hispanic share of San Bernardino County's population at about 55%. Maple Elementary has a diversity index of 28%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
The ratio of students to teachers is 25.0:1, with 39.5 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff. The 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California is lower than this school's figure. Lunch subsidy eligibility at Maple Elementary is 84%. The average for public schools in San Bernardino County is 74%.
After adjusting for student poverty, Maple Elementary lands between the top and bottom 10% of California schools. Its average proficiency rate on state tests is 27.2%; the prediction is 30.3%.
According to the American Community Survey, in San Bernardino County, median household income is about $85,478, roughly 23% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Maple Elementary is one of 583 public schools in San Bernardino County, which together enroll about 393,648 students.
Nearest public school: Topaz Preparatory Academy, about 0.8 miles away. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8. Among 7 nearby schools that report test results, Maple Elementary ranks 4th on proficiency.
Maple Elementary is coded as Suburb: Large in federal locale data.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, Maple Elementary went from 850 students to 988.
Community posts for Maple Elementary can cover science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
San Bernardino County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
2,197,104
Census ACS
Median income
$85,478
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
583
393,648 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Hesperia Unified
- Hesperia HighHigh · 2,405 students
- Oak Hills HighHigh · 2,370 students
- Sultana HighHigh · 2,098 students
- Hesperia Junior HighMiddle · 1,228 students
- Ranchero MiddleMiddle · 1,140 students
- Cedar MiddleMiddle · 1,061 students
Other schools in Hesperia
- Alta Vista Innovation HighHigh · 2,812 students
- Hesperia HighHigh · 2,405 students
- Sultana HighHigh · 2,098 students
- Hesperia Junior HighMiddle · 1,228 students
- Ranchero MiddleMiddle · 1,140 students
- Cedar MiddleMiddle · 1,061 students
Other Maple Elementary schools
14 other US public schools in 8 states are named Maple Elementary. Maple Elementary is the largest of the 15.
- Maple ElementaryTulare, CA · 574 students
- Maple ElementaryFontana, CA · 511 students
- Maple ElementaryFullerton, CA · 315 students
- Maple ElementaryShafter, CA · 287 students
- Maple ElementaryNewbury Park, CA · 181 students
Nearby schools
- Topaz Preparatory Academy0.8 mi · 722
- Hesperia High0.9 mi · 2,405
- Mojave River Academy - Rockview Park1.0 mi · 349
- Altus Schools Mirus Charter1.3 mi · 292
- Hesperia Junior High1.4 mi · 1,228
- Cypress School of the Arts1.4 mi · 713
Frequently asked questions
About Maple ElementaryHow large is Maple Elementary?
Maple Elementary enrolls approximately 988 students in grades KG-06.
What grades does Maple Elementary serve?
Maple Elementary serves grades KG-06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maple Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Maple Elementary is approximately 25.0:1 (40 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Maple Elementary?
At Maple Elementary, the student body is approximately 7% White, 84% Hispanic, 4% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Is Maple Elementary public or private?
Maple Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Hesperia Unified.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.