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Tracy Elementary School vs. West Elementary School

Should you attend Tracy Elementary School or West 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
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
West Elementary School
2640 Forest Ave
Slayton, MN 56172
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
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%)

West 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 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (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).
Serving 391 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, West Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
353 students
391 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 West 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 West Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
29 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 West Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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 West Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Murray County Central Schools 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%)
#189 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 20%)
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.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of West Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in MN)
68%
(Top 10% in MN)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Murray County Central Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
64%
(Top 20% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Murray County Central Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 10% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-89%
(Top 1% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Murray County Central Schools and Minnesota 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 Tracy Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of West Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
25
26
Kindergarten Students
53
54
Grade 1 Students
44
49
Grade 2 Students
44
52
Grade 3 Students
43
54
Grade 4 Students
49
44
Grade 5 Students
54
54
Grade 6 Students
41
58

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at West Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Murray County Central Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
15%
1%
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 West Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Murray County Central Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
8%
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 West Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Murray County Central Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
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 West Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Murray County Central Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
71%
88%
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 West Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Murray County Central Schools and in Minnesota, 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
2%
1%
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 West Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Murray County Central Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.47
0.22
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 West Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Murray County Central Schools 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%
31%
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 West Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Murray County Central Schools 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%
11%
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 West Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Murray County Central Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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