Very Good
#406 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 20% in state
Mcneal Elementary School
Elementary School · Mcneal Elementary District (4181) · Mcneal, AZ
An elementary school in Mcneal, AZ serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
PO BOX 8, Mcneal, AZ 85617
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 4.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mcneal Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Mcneal Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,837
Median home value
$121,900
Median rent
$567/mo
College educated
22%
Homeownership
82.9%
Poverty rate
25.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85617; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Mcneal Elementary District (4181)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $23,000NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mcneal Elementary School is listed in McNeal Elementary District (4181); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mcneal Elementary School
Mcneal Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mcneal, AZ, part of Mcneal Elementary District (4181), serving approximately 39 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 4.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #406 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mcneal Elementary School
What grades does Mcneal Elementary School serve?
Mcneal Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Mcneal Elementary School?
Mcneal Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 39 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcneal Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcneal Elementary School is 4.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mcneal Elementary School rank in AZ?
Mcneal Elementary School ranks #406 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Mcneal Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mcneal Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mcneal Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcneal Elementary School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mcneal Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mcneal Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mcneal Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mcneal Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 39
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Cochise County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 74.4%
- Phone
- (520) 642-3356
- Area population (ZIP 85617)
- 1,098
- Area median age
- 56.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85617; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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