Serving 402 students in grades 6-12, Maccray Secondary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 402 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Maccray Secondary's student population of 402 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
402 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Maccray Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maccray Secondary is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1349 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
2%

Asian
n/a
7%

Hispanic
17%
12%

Black
1%
12%

White
79%
61%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maccray Secondary's ranking?
Maccray Secondary is ranked #1349 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maccray Secondary?
The graduation rate of Maccray Secondary is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Maccray Secondary?
402 students attend Maccray Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Maccray Secondary students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maccray Secondary?
Maccray Secondary has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Maccray Secondary offer ?
Maccray Secondary offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Maccray Secondary part of?
Maccray Secondary is part of Maccray School District.
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