Serving 669 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Marcy Open Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
669 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
38%
12%
White
40%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Marcy Open Elementary School?
669 students attend Marcy Open Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Marcy Open Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marcy Open Elementary School?
Marcy Open Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Marcy Open Elementary School offer ?
Marcy Open Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Marcy Open Elementary School part of?
Marcy Open Elementary School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
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