MACCRAY Elementary

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MACCRAY Elementary ranks 538 th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

MACCRAY Elementary is a public elementary school in Clara City, Minnesota, serving 370 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Renville County West Schools district, which is ranked 247 out of 463 districts in the state.

While MACCRAY Elementary's Hispanic students perform exceptionally well, ranking 75 out of 249 Minnesota elementary schools in math and reading proficiency, the school's White students and students from low-income or special education backgrounds lag significantly behind, ranking 572 out of 730 and 336 out of 572 Minnesota elementary schools, respectively. This achievement gap is a trend observed across many nearby schools, such as Murdock Elementary, Sanford Elementary, and Bert Raney Elementary, which generally outperform MACCRAY Elementary in math, reading, and science proficiency.

Additionally, MACCRAY Elementary has seen a significant decline in math proficiency, dropping from 54.55% in 2022-2023 to 43.64% in 2023-2024, while its reading proficiency has remained more stable at 48.8% in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 49.85%. These challenges suggest that MACCRAY Elementary may need to implement targeted interventions to address the achievement gaps and improve overall academic performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

711 Wolverine Dr
Clara City, MN 56222-8888

(320) 847-2154

District: MACCRAY School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
538^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Students who attend MACCRAY Elementary usually attend:

High:

MACCRAY Secondary

Student/teacher ratio: 8.5

Number of students: 356

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.8%

Hispanic:

14.3%

Pacific Islander:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details MACCRAY Elementary ranks worse than 61.1% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.12. (See more...)

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MACCRAY Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks MACCRAY Elementary 538^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See MACCRAY Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

MACCRAY School District:

SchoolDigger ranks MACCRAY School District 247^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at MACCRAY Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	46.12	538^th	881	38.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at MACCRAY Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	42.84	336^th	572	41.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at MACCRAY Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	45.58	460^th	793	42.0%

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Rank History for Female students at MACCRAY Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	46.75	482^nd	809	40.4%

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Rank History for Male students at MACCRAY Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	43.40	520^th	826	37.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at MACCRAY Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	60.31	75^th	249	69.9%

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Rank History for White students at MACCRAY Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	29.19	572^nd	730	21.6%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for MACCRAY Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2023	302	3	1	48	0	7	9	0	370
2024	284	2	1	51	0	11	7	0	356

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at MACCRAY Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	370	33.4	11.0	51.6
2024	356	41.4	8.5	48.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio MACCRAY Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	370	33.4	11.0	51.6
2024	356	41.4	8.5	48.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Schools Near MACCRAY Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)					MCA-III Reading (2024)					MCA-III Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
MACCRAY Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	711 Wolverine Dr	Clara City	56222	Chippewa County	MACCRAY School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(320) 847-2154	356	41	8.5	48.6%	284 (79.8%)	2 (0.6%)	51 (14.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.1%)	7 (2.0%)	46.1	538^th of 881 public elementary schools	38.9%					(n/a)	55.3	45.6	32.8		43.6	42.6	46.6	55.7		48.8	39.3	39.3
Bert Raney Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	555 7th Ave	Granite Falls	56241	Yellow Medicine County	Yellow Medicine East	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 564-4081	272	25	10.9	54.4%	177 (65.1%)	2 (0.7%)	48 (17.6%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (9.6%)	52.3	464^th of 881 public elementary schools	47.3%		52.3	453^rd of 845 public elementary schools	46.4%	11	46.8	54.6	48.6		49.6	31.9	36.4	74.3		46.1	60.0	60.0	$14,264
Renville County West Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	301 NE 3rd St	Renville	56284	Renville County	Renville County West Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 329-8368	332	24	13.7	58.4%	196 (59.0%)	1 (0.3%)	127 (38.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)	32.7	633^rd of 881 public elementary schools	28.1%		34.3	605^th of 845 public elementary schools	28.4%	28	28.6	55.6	31.6	23.3	36.1	31.0	38.6	47.4	43.3	39.6	31.6	31.6	$12,501
Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	2000 Black Oak Ave	Montevideo	56265	Chippewa County	Montevideo Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(320) 269-5026	33	3	12.8	63.6%	23 (69.7%)	1 (3.0%)	5 (15.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (12.1%)								(n/a)
Sanford Elementary School	Public	1-4	412 S 13th St	Montevideo	56265	Chippewa County	Montevideo Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 269-6538	259	18	14.1	60.6%	179 (69.1%)	2 (0.8%)	65 (25.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	7 (2.7%)	44.8	547^th of 881 public elementary schools	37.9%		51.6	462^nd of 845 public elementary schools	45.3%	85	51.6	55.9			53.4	41.3	37.6			39.7			$19,064
Ramsey Elementary	Public	K-2	501 Hamilton Ave	Montevideo	56265	Chippewa County	Montevideo Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 269-6584	282	20	13.9	64.9%	157 (55.7%)	6 (2.1%)	96 (34.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.5%)	15 (5.3%)								(n/a)													$12,147
Roosevelt Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1800 19th Ave SW	Willmar	56201	Kandiyohi County	Willmar Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 231-8470	629	44	14.2	69.6%	198 (31.5%)	138 (21.9%)	235 (37.4%)	36 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	20 (3.2%)	34.9	620^th of 881 public elementary schools	29.6%		26.3	643^rd of 845 public elementary schools	23.9%	23	52.4	48.2	42.1		47.0	36.9	36.1	39.5		37.7	24.6	24.6	$12,945
Murdock Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	408 Hollis St N	Murdock	56271	Swift County	Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 875-2441	402	34	11.9	43.3%	311 (77.4%)	3 (0.7%)	77 (19.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	5 (1.2%)	58.4	397^th of 881 public elementary schools	54.9%		55.7	415^th of 845 public elementary schools	50.9%	18	56.6	57.1	45.1	47.5	52.1	40.8	50.0	54.9	55.9	49.6	51.0	51.0	$11,477
Jefferson Learning Center	Public	PK	1234 Kandiyohi Ave SW	Willmar	56201	Kandiyohi County	Willmar Public School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 231-8490	82	13	6.4	80.5%	26 (31.7%)	11 (13.4%)	39 (47.6%)	5 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)								(n/a)													$36,610
Kennedy Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	824 7th St SW	Willmar	56201	Kandiyohi County	Willmar Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 214-6688	702	55	12.8	69.8%	224 (31.9%)	105 (15.0%)	334 (47.6%)	21 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	17 (2.4%)	35.5	613^th of 881 public elementary schools	30.4%		26.8	641^st of 845 public elementary schools	24.1%	28	51.5	26.9	62.9		46.1	38.4	25.2	49.5		37.2	26.7	26.7	$12,983

Frequently Asked Questions about MACCRAY Elementary

What district is MACCRAY Elementary in?

MACCRAY School District

What schools do graduates of MACCRAY Elementary attend?

Students who attend MACCRAY Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : MACCRAY Secondary

How many students attend MACCRAY Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 356 students attended MACCRAY Elementary.

Is MACCRAY Elementary a good school?

MACCRAY Elementary ranks 538^th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of MACCRAY Elementary?

Students at MACCRAY Elementary are 80% White, 14% Hispanic, 3% Pacific Islander, 2% Two or more races.

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