Maclary (r. Elisabeth) Elementary School
Tel:
(302) 454-2142
Maclary (r. Elisabeth) Elementary School serves 348 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Maclary (r. Elisabeth) Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Maclary (r. Elisabeth) Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Maclary (r. Elisabeth) Elementary School's student population of 348 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 348 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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School Comparison
Maclary (r. Elisabeth) Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 205 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Maclary (r. Elisabeth) Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #101 out of 205 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 28% | 18% |
| Black | 24% | 30% |
| White | 38% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 55% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Christina School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and 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 | 1,131 student
1.3 miles
750 East Delaware Avenue
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 631-4700 1.3 9-12 1,131 - Newark Shue-medill Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 774 students
1.5 miles
1500 Capitol Trail
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2171 1.5 6-8 774 - Newark Wilson (etta J.) Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 317 students
1.8 miles
14 Forge Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2180 1.8 K-5 317 - Newark Brennen School Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 433 students
2.3 miles
144 Brennen Drive
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2202 2.3 PK-12 433 - Newark Brookside Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 315 students
2.3 miles
800 Marrows Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-5454 2.3 PK-5 315
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