Maccray School District

711 Wolverine Dr
Clara City, MN 56222-0690
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 722 students in Maccray School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Maccray School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,768 Schools
# Students
722 Students
875,540 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
57,000 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Maccray School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 514 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#212 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
47%
46%
47%
51%
32%
41%
(21-22)
≥90%
84%
(2022-23)
16.5%
27.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
16%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
80%
60%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,391 is higher than the state median of $17,758. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,510 is higher than the state median of $18,479. The school district spending/student has grown by 63% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,391
$17,758
Spending / Student
$26,510
$18,479

Best Maccray School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maccray Secondary
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
711 Wolverine Dr
Clara City, MN 56222
(320) 847-2154
Gr: 6-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
711 Wolverine Dr
Clara City, MN 56222
(320) 847-2154
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Maccray School District?
Maccray School District manages 2 public schools serving 722 students.
What is the rank of Maccray School District?
Maccray School District is ranked #284 out of 514 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Maccray School District?
80% of Maccray School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Maccray School District?
Maccray School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Maccray School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,510 is higher than the state median of $18,479. The school district spending/student has grown by 63% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 722 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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