The top reported proficiency rate is 95% in Social studies. The lowest is 79% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Maplewood Elementary School
Maplewood Elementary serves the early elementary through fifth grade in Sylvania, an affluent residential suburb of Toledo. The school enrolls about five hundred students, with a population that is predominantly white and moderately prosperous compared to its county peers. About a quarter of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The school is a regular public school within the Sylvania Schools district.
On state assessments administered to third through fifth graders, Maplewood's results are strong. In reading, students scored in the higher proficiency range for their grade band. Math proficiency was solid and consistent with reading. Science proficiency was notably higher still. Across these subjects, the school's overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile among districts in Lucas County. Only one year of state testing data was available, so trends cannot be assessed, but the current snapshot shows competent instruction in tested subjects. The school participates fully in state assessments; no students were excluded from testing.
The school draws from a growth-active community. Sylvania is adding new residential construction in several subdivisions and senior communities, and downtown Sylvania is undergoing a large mixed-use redevelopment. The median home value in the school's zip code is moderately above the state benchmark, and monthly rent is proportional to income. Housing appreciation has been steady. This is a stable, established suburb with family-oriented neighborhoods, not a boom area.
However, families should be aware of significant fiscal headwinds affecting the district. In May 2026, voters rejected an operating levy that would have provided new operating revenue for the first time in nearly a decade. This rejection triggers projected expenditure cuts of roughly one million dollars before the 2027-28 school year. Over the prior several years, the district had already reduced spending by similar amounts, including cuts to teaching positions, counselors, and media specialists. The district has also been hit by a property reappraisal that raised home values substantially but did not generate proportional school revenue due to Ohio's tax structure. Publicly reported discussion suggests further reductions may include administrators, electives, or higher activity fees.
Additionally, beginning in the 2024-25 school year, Ohio law required all K-5 reading instruction in Sylvania Schools to shift to state-approved Science of Reading curriculum and methods, replacing prior approaches. All teachers had to complete state training by June 2025. This is a substantive change to how early reading is taught.
Maplewood itself shows solid academic performance in the data available. The school's environment and specific programs are not detailed in the record, so a parent would want to visit, speak with staff, and ask about class size, special services, and what electives or enrichment remain available given the district's budget constraints. The school serves a neighborhood population in a growing, affluent suburb, but the district context carries real uncertainty about what educational breadth and support services will be funded in the near term.
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