The top reported proficiency rate is 29% in English language arts. The lowest is 22% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Maude M. Wilkins Elementary School
Maude M. Wilkins Elementary School is a regular public school in Maple Shade, New Jersey, serving grades two through four. It is part of the Maple Shade School District, which covers the same community. The school occupies a middle grade band in the district’s elementary sequence, sitting between primary and intermediate grades before students move to the district’s upper elementary and middle school. Because it serves only lower elementary grades, there is no graduation rate or high school outcome data for this school.
The student body is racially and economically diverse. White students form the largest single group, followed by a substantial Hispanic population, a significant Black population, and smaller proportions of Asian students and students identifying with two or more races. About half of the students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, an indicator of moderate-to-high economic need. Data on students with disabilities and English learners were not available, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about those supports.
State assessment results come from the New Jersey Student Learning Assessments, administered in grades three and four. In both math and English language arts, the share of students scoring proficient or above was under a third across the two tested grades. This placed the school’s overall proficiency among the lowest in Burlington County when compared to other public school districts. The numbers are a clear signal that academic performance is an area where the school is working from a lower baseline; families considering this school may want to understand what interventions and instructional supports are in place.
The housing market around Maude M. Wilkins reflects a modest suburban context. Typical home values sit in the mid three hundred thousand dollar range, and monthly rents run around seventeen hundred dollars. The local housing market is active, with homes often selling or going under contract within about a month of listing. These conditions suggest a community where homeownership is attainable for many middle-income families, though affordability is tighter for renters.
The district itself has invested in facilities. A recently passed capital referendum is funding a classroom addition at another elementary school, set to open in the fall of the current year, and a paving project at the high school. These projects signal that the district is committing to modernizing its physical infrastructure, though the direct effect on Maude M. Wilkins was not specified.
No data was available on course offerings, staffing ratios, discipline rates, or chronic absenteeism. For a school serving only grades two through four, some of these measures may not be applicable or may be reported at the district level. A parent interested in class size, enrichment programs, or the school’s approach to student behavior should follow up with the school directly.
Maude M. Wilkins Elementary offers a picture of a school in a moderately priced suburban community with a diverse student body and clear academic challenges. The district’s recent facility investment suggests a forward-looking administration, but the test scores indicate that many students are not yet meeting state benchmarks. For families who value proximity, diversity, and a school that reflects the broader community, this could be a reasonable fit, particularly if the school’s academic support programs match their child’s needs. Those prioritizing high measured academic performance may want to explore other options in the county.
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