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Mcrae Elementary School vs. Sidney Deener Elem. School

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School Overview

School
Mcrae Elementary School
609 W Mcrae
Searcy, AR 72143
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Sidney Deener Elem. School
163 Cloverdale Blvd
Searcy, AR 72143
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Sidney Deener Elem. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 450 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Mcrae Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Serving 429 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Sidney Deener Elem. School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-3
PK-3
Total Students
450 students
429 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mcrae Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sidney Deener Elem. School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mcrae Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sidney Deener Elem. School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mcrae Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sidney Deener Elem. School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mcrae Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Searcy School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sidney Deener Elem. School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Searcy School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#306 out of 997 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
#269 out of 997 schools in AR
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mcrae Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sidney Deener Elem. School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in AR)
60-64%
(Top 10% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mcrae Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Searcy School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sidney Deener Elem. School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Searcy School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in AR)
35-39%
(Top 50% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mcrae Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Searcy School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sidney Deener Elem. School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Searcy School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
40-44%
(Top 30% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mcrae Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Searcy School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sidney Deener Elem. School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Searcy School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mcrae Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sidney Deener Elem. School by grade.
Pre-K Students
36
39
Kindergarten Students
99
105
Grade 1 Students
96
99
Grade 2 Students
105
88
Grade 3 Students
114
98

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mcrae Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Searcy School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sidney Deener Elem. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Searcy School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mcrae Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Searcy School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sidney Deener Elem. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Searcy School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mcrae Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Searcy School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sidney Deener Elem. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Searcy School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
7%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mcrae Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Searcy School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sidney Deener Elem. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Searcy School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
73%
59%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mcrae Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Searcy School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sidney Deener Elem. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Searcy School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mcrae Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Searcy School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sidney Deener Elem. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Searcy School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.44
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mcrae Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Searcy School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sidney Deener Elem. School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Searcy School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
64%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mcrae Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Searcy School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sidney Deener Elem. School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Searcy School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mcrae Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Searcy School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sidney Deener Elem. School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Searcy School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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