Serving 44 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mcneal Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mcneal Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mcneal Elementary School's student population of 44 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 500% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
44 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mcneal Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcneal Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1130 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
American Indian
7%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
20%
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
71%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcneal Elementary School's ranking?
Mcneal Elementary School is ranked #1130 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Mcneal Elementary School?
44 students attend Mcneal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Mcneal Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcneal Elementary School?
Mcneal Elementary School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mcneal Elementary School offer ?
Mcneal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Mcneal Elementary School part of?
Mcneal Elementary School is part of Mcneal Elementary District (4181) School District.
School Reviews
5 2/24/2015
I went to McNeal Elementary in about 1967-68. Mr. Stolp was my Teacher as well! He was by far the best teacher ever! I remember to this day, he would say,
"Say what you mean, and mean what you say". He made school so much fun. I fondly remember this school, as going to a two room schoolhouse for someone my age is quite a novelty!
5 10/17/2011
I went to McNeal Elementary in 1970. Mr. Stolp was my teacher. It was the best education I received. I love that school dearly.
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