Serving 31 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mcneal 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Mcneal Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Mc Neal, AZ, covering approximately 112.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 13.7 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mcneal Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mcneal Elementary School's student population of 31 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 250% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
31 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mcneal 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 Mcneal Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#1115 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
6%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)93.6%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcneal Elementary School's ranking?
Mcneal Elementary School is ranked #1115 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Mcneal Elementary School?
31 students attend Mcneal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Mcneal Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcneal Elementary School?
Mcneal Elementary School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mcneal Elementary School offer ?
Mcneal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcneal Elementary School part of?
Mcneal Elementary School is part of Mcneal Elementary District (4181).
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I went to McNeal Elementary in 1970. Mr. Stolp was my teacher. It was the best education I received. I love that school dearly.
5 10/10/2025
I went to McNeal Elementary in about 1967-68. Mr. Stolp was my Teacher as well! He was by far the best teacher ever! I remember to this day, he would say,
"Say what you mean, and mean what you say". He made school so much fun. I fondly remember this school, as going to a two room schoolhouse for someone my age is quite a novelty!
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