Summary:
The city of Clara City, Minnesota is home to two schools that serve students from elementary through secondary grades: MACCRAY Elementary and MACCRAY Secondary, both part of the MACCRAY School District. While the schools share a district, they exhibit notable differences in their student demographics and academic performance.
MACCRAY Elementary has a higher percentage of minority students, with 12.97% Hispanic and 2.43% two or more races, compared to MACCRAY Secondary which has 17.49% Hispanic and 1.91% two or more races. Both schools struggle with academic performance, particularly in math, and are rated below average by SchoolDigger. The elementary school performs better in reading proficiency but still falls below the state average in math across all grades.
Economically disadvantaged students make up a significant portion of the population at both schools, with over 50% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The student-teacher ratio is also higher at the secondary level, which may contribute to the widening performance gap between the two schools. Overall, the data suggests the MACCRAY School District needs to focus on improving educational outcomes, particularly in math, and addressing the unique needs of its diverse student population.
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