The McNary Elementary School District is the K–8 school district for the town of McNary, Arizona, in the United States. It operates one school, the McNary Elementary School. The district once was affiliated with a high school, the McNary High School, which closed in 1980.
Serving 173 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Mcnary Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 173 students
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mcnary Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mcnary Elementary School's student population of 173 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
173 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Mcnary Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcnary Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1894 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
98%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
n/a
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcnary Elementary School's ranking?
Mcnary Elementary School is ranked #1894 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Mcnary Elementary School?
173 students attend Mcnary Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Mcnary Elementary School students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Mcnary Elementary School offer ?
Mcnary Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcnary Elementary School part of?
Mcnary Elementary School is part of Mcnary Elementary District (4163).
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