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Tracy Elementary School vs. Park Side Elementary School

Should you attend Tracy Elementary School or Park Side Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Tracy Elementary School
700 S 4th St
Tracy, MN 56175
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9/
10
Top 20%
Park Side Elementary School
1300 E Lyon St
Marshall, MN 56258
Top Rankings

Tracy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Park Side Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 353 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Tracy Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Park Side Elementary School serves 406 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-1
Total Students
353 students
406 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Tracy 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 Park Side Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Tracy Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Park Side Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
48 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Tracy 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 Park Side Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
8:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Tracy Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tracy Area Public School District and the state of Minnesota, 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 Park Side Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Marshall Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#274 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 20%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Tracy Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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65-69%
(Top 20% in MN)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tracy Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tracy Area Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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55-59%
(Top 30% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tracy Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tracy Area Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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60-69%
(Top 10% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tracy Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Tracy Area Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Tracy Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Park Side Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
25
65
Kindergarten Students
53
177
Grade 1 Students
44
164
Grade 2 Students
44
-
Grade 3 Students
43
-
Grade 4 Students
49
-
Grade 5 Students
54
-
Grade 6 Students
41
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Park Side Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Marshall Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
15%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Tracy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tracy Area Public School District and in Minnesota, 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 Park Side Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Marshall Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Tracy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tracy Area Public School District and in Minnesota, 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 Park Side Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Marshall Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Tracy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tracy Area Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Park Side Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Marshall Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
71%
49%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Tracy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tracy Area Public School District and in Minnesota, 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 Park Side Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Marshall Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
2%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Tracy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tracy Area Public School District and in Minnesota, 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 Park Side Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Marshall Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.47
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of Tracy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tracy Area Public School District and Minnesota, 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 Park Side Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Marshall Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
58%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Tracy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tracy Area Public School District and Minnesota, 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 Park Side Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Marshall Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Tracy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tracy Area Public School District and Minnesota, 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 Park Side Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Marshall Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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