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Mcrae Elementary School

609 W Mcrae
Searcy, AR 72143

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Mcrae Elementary School serves 433 students in grades Kindergarten-3.

Mcrae Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-3
Enrollment: 433 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in AR
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mcrae Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Mcrae Elementary School's student population of 433 students has declined by 17% over five school years.

The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-3

Total Students

433 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

28 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Mcrae Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Mcrae Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AR)

Overall Testing Rank

#257 out of 993 schools
(Top 30%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-54%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mcrae Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

35-39%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mcrae Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Mcrae Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

10%

14%

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Black

10%

20%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Mcrae Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

69%

60%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Mcrae Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

10%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.50

0.59

This chart display the diversity score of Mcrae Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

49%

58%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mcrae Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

13%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Searcy School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mcrae Elementary School's ranking?

Mcrae Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

What schools are Mcrae Elementary School often compared to?

Mcrae Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sidney Deener Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

How many students attend Mcrae Elementary School?

433 students attend Mcrae Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

69% of Mcrae Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcrae Elementary School?

Mcrae Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Mcrae Elementary School offer ?

Mcrae Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3

What school district is Mcrae Elementary School part of?

Mcrae Elementary School is part of Searcy School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-3
Enrollment: 433 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education