Impact Report: Maplewood Elementary School
See how Maplewood Elementary exceeded its 5% literacy target with high-dosage ELA tutoring.
Maplewood Elementary: Literacy Program Overview
Maplewood Elementary, part of Maple Valley School District in Vermontville, MI, set out to strengthen literacy outcomes for upper elementary students. The school partnered with Varsity Tutors to launch a six-month ELA tutoring initiative focused on addressing academic underperformance and driving measurable growth in reading proficiency.
Tutoring Program Objectives
Approximately 40 students in grades K–5, with a focus on fourth and fifth graders, were split into one-on-one or small-group tutoring sessions.
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Key focuses:
- Personalized ELA tutoring with consistent sessions and ongoing data assessments
- Educators using real-time data to tailor instruction and track student growth
Literacy Outcomes: RIT Score Growth & Student Achievement
The program exceeded the district's 5% growth target—achieving up to 9% growth. Students with attendance rates above 90% improved their scores by an average of 15%.
See Program Impact & Growth
Download the full case study to explore outcome data, implementation strategies, and how strong leadership and consistent attendance drove lasting literacy improvement.
