Marcy Open Elementary School
Tel:
(612)668-1020
- Marcy Open Elementary School serves 712 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 48% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 51% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
Top Placements
Marcy Open Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Marcy Open Elementary School's student population of 712 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 712 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Marcy Open Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Marcy Open Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
| Overall School Rank | #1004 out of 1,784 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 59% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 2% |
| Asian | 4% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 9% |
| Black | 35% | 11% |
| White | 47% | 67% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 30% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Minneapolis Public School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Marcy Open Elementary School is Virtual High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Virtual High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Virtual High School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Saint Paul Virtual High School Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 355 students
0.5 miles
180 East Fifth Street M10a
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651)746-7977 0.5 6-12 355 - Minneapolis Special Education Special Education School
Grades: PK-12
0.6 miles
425 5th St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612)668-5440 0.6 PK-12 n/a - Minneapolis Downtown Campus Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 124 students
0.7 miles
511 Groveland Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612)238-3022 0.7 9-12 124 - Minneapolis Minnesota Online High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 140 students
0.7 miles
2314 University Ave W Ste 10
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(800)764-8166 0.7 9-12 140 - Minneapolis Mts Pease Academy Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 37 students
0.7 miles
601 13th Ave Se
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612)378-1377 0.7 9-12 37
School Reviews
| 5 Great school, super involved community. Great teachers and staff, no staff turnover. Wouldn`t have chosen any other public school! - Posted by Parent - Ann |
| 4 Marcy is the best school I could ever have gone to, the teachers are nice the school food isn't the best but eatable and I made many friends there - Posted by Student/Alumni - A student at marcy |
| 5 I love Marcy. There's a great combination of good teachers and social atmosphere. Diversity is a big plus, teaching our kids a great lesson of different races and cultures living together. I think Marcy is a great school to prepare kids to be global citizens. - Posted by Parent - Palo |
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