The top reported proficiency rate is 78% in Math. The lowest is 69% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Maple Glen Elementary
Maple Glen Elementary serves students from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade in Westfield, Indiana, part of the Westfield-Washington Schools district. It is a regular public school, and its enrollment sits at a size that is typical for an elementary school of this grade span—large enough to support multiple sections per grade while still feeling manageable for young children.
Westfield itself is a rapidly growing northern suburb of Indianapolis that has transformed over the past two decades. The city has added thousands of new homes, drawn in part by its Grand Park Sports Campus, a major destination for youth tournaments and professional training camps, and by a downtown corridor that has developed a restaurant-and-retail identity. That growth has been explosive, and the school district has had to keep pace. The school board recently approved a bond issue to fund operations, teacher compensation, safety upgrades, and mental health services without raising the current property tax rate. At the same time, the district is planning to open a new career and technical education high school option in fall 2026, and it is in the middle of an attendance zone review for elementary schools because rapid enrollment has created capacity imbalances. Families living near Maple Glen should be aware that attendance boundaries could change beginning in the 2026-2027 school year.
The school’s academic performance, based on Indiana’s ILEARN assessments, is strong across the tested subjects. In math, English language arts, and science, the share of students scoring proficient or above is well above average. When compared with other districts in Hamilton County, Maple Glen’s overall proficiency index places it among the highest in the county, a clear strength. A parent can feel confident that the core academic instruction here is producing solid results.
The student body is predominantly white, with noticeable shares of Asian, Black, Hispanic, and multiracial students—a composition that reflects the broader suburban demographics of the area. A modest share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the school serves a largely economically comfortable population but not exclusively so. Data on the share of students with disabilities and English learners was not available, so a parent who needs that information should ask the school directly.
The community context adds to the picture. Westfield’s housing values have risen sharply along with its population, and they are elevated compared with state and national averages. Rents follow a similar pattern. That makes Westfield a relatively expensive place to live, which in turn shapes the peer environment at schools like Maple Glen—families tend to be homeowners with resources, and the school benefits from that stability. The city has invested in parks, trails (including the Monon Corridor), and a downtown revitalization plan, so there are amenities for families outside of school hours.
Because Maple Glen serves only through fourth grade, there is no graduation rate to report, and state testing covers only grades three and four anyway. That is normal for an elementary school. The available data does not include chronic absenteeism or discipline numbers, so it is not possible to comment on those aspects from this evidence.
For a family looking at this school, the picture is straightforward. Maple Glen Elementary offers strong academic performance in a growing, affluent suburban community. The district is actively expanding its facilities and programs, including a new CTE-focused high school option, which could matter to families planning for the long term. The main uncertainty is the coming attendance zone review, which may reassign some elementary students to different schools. That is a factor to watch if you are house-hunting near the current boundaries. On the whole, this is a school that delivers on the basics and sits within a district that is investing in its future.
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