Serving 209 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Maccray East Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (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 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Maccray East Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
209 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#333 out of 1860 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
17%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
78%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 East Elementary School's ranking?
Maccray East Elementary School is ranked #333 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% 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 East Elementary School?
209 students attend Maccray East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Maccray East Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maccray East Elementary School?
Maccray East Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Maccray East Elementary School offer ?
Maccray East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Maccray East Elementary School part of?
Maccray East Elementary School is part of Maccray School District.
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