Serving 198 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Maccray West Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
198 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#439 out of 1860 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
10%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
83%
62%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maccray West Elementary School's ranking?
Maccray West Elementary School is ranked #439 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Maccray West Elementary School?
198 students attend Maccray West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Maccray West Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maccray West Elementary School?
Maccray West Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Maccray West Elementary School offer ?
Maccray West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Maccray West Elementary School part of?
Maccray West Elementary School is part of Maccray School District.
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