Maclary (r. Elisabeth) Elementary School
Tel:
(302)454-2142
- Maclary (r. Elisabeth) Elementary School serves 390 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 44% (which is equal to the Delaware state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 46% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 55%.
School Overview
- Maclary (r. Elisabeth) Elementary School's student population of 390 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 390 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Maclary (r. Elisabeth) Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Maclary (r. Elisabeth) Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DE) |
| Overall School Rank | #104 out of 200 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 28% | 17% |
| Black | 24% | 30% |
| White | 43% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Christina School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, DE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Maclary (r. Elisabeth) Elementary School is Newark High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Shue-medill Middle School (1.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Newark Newark High School Grades: 9-12 | 1150 students
1.3 miles
750 East Delaware Avenue
Newark, DE 19711
(302)631-4700 1.3 9-12 1150 - Newark Shue-medill Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 905 students
1.5 miles
1500 Capitol Trail
Newark, DE 19711
(302)454-2171 1.5 6-8 905 - Newark Wilson (etta J.) Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 403 students
1.8 miles
14 Forge Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302)454-2180 1.8 K-5 403 - Newark Brennen School Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 129 students
2.3 miles
144 Brennen Drive
Newark, DE 19713
(302)454-2202 2.3 PK-12 129 - Newark Brookside Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 351 students
2.3 miles
800 Marrows Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302)454-5454 2.3 PK-5 351
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