The top reported proficiency rate is 67% in Science. The lowest is 38% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Maple Crest Stem Elementary School
Maple Crest STEM Elementary School is a small kindergarten-through-fourth-grade public school in Kokomo, Indiana, part of the Kokomo School Corporation. It serves roughly a hundred students across five grade levels, making it an intimate setting where children are likely well known to staff. The school’s name signals a science and technology focus, though the available data does not detail what that looks like in practice.
Kokomo itself is a mid-sized industrial city with deep ties to automotive manufacturing. Stellantis and BorgWarner are dominant employers, alongside healthcare and retail. Residential neighborhoods spread across the city, with an owner-occupied housing market that is modest compared to national norms. The area is auto-oriented, and most families commute by car. Housing values and rents in the school’s ZIP code are below the national median, and the cost of buying a home is manageable for a typical local household. The city’s population has been stable in recent years, with a slow upward trend. The district reports no major recent changes such as bond measures or curriculum overhauls.
Academically, Maple Crest performs at levels that place it above the midpoint among schools in Howard County. On state assessments, overall proficiency across tested subjects lands in the top quartile relative to other county schools. Math and English language arts each show proficiency rates around three-fifths of students meeting the state standard. Science results, which cover a fourth-grade cohort, are stronger, with about two-thirds of students proficient. Social studies results appear in the data but come from a fifth-grade test, a grade the school does not serve; a parent may want to clarify whether those scores reflect a different group or a data reporting anomaly. Participation on state tests was high, indicating that nearly all enrolled students were assessed.
The student body is racially and economically mixed. A little over half the students are white, with a substantial Black enrollment and a smaller but notable share of students identifying as two or more races. Asian and Hispanic students together make up about ten percent of the population. A significant portion of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting a working-class and middle-income community. Data on special education and English learner populations was not reported, so a family with those needs should inquire directly.
Because Maple Crest serves only early elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to consider. Similarly, no chronic absenteeism or discipline data was available, and the school’s Title I status is not listed in the provided information. Families looking for a full kindergarten-through-twelfth-grade view should consider how this school feeds into the district’s later schools.
Overall, Maple Crest offers a small, STEM-named elementary within a stable industrial city. Academic results are solid relative to the rest of the county, and the school’s size may appeal to families who want a close-knit environment. The lack of program details and some data gaps are worth following up on, but the available evidence paints a picture of a school that generally matches or exceeds the performance of its local peers.
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