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#30 of 219 schools in DE

Top 13% in state

Maclary (r. Elisabeth) Elementary School

Elementary School · Christina School District · Newark, DE

A Christina School District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

300 St. Regis Drive, Newark, DE 19711

  • Math 39% vs DE 38% (2025)
  • Reading 36% vs DE 42% (2025)
  • 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.14 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39.6% (2025 DESSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.9% (2025 DESSA)
Math vs. State Avg-14.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19.2 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2025 DESSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2025 DESSA)
vs. Expected+4.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.9:1
District spending per student$33,954
Chronic Absenteeism17.9%

Students at Maclary (r. Elisabeth) Elementary School score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 DESSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.

Math Proficiency39%(2025 DESSA)
School
State
38%(2025 DESSA)
ELA Proficiency36%(2025 DESSA)
School
State
42%(2025 DESSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2022, to 37% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
60%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
73%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
64%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
39%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2023
Math
43%
ELA
44%
2024
Math
36%
ELA
33%
2025
Math
39%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 90 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Maclary (r. Elisabeth) 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. Open the Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,311/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newark), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$94,455

Median home value

$376,300

Median rent

$1,516/mo

College educated

52.7%

Homeownership

65.5%

Poverty rate

14.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19711; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
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University of Delaware Lab PreschoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.8 mi7Compare →
Wilson (etta J.) Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.5K–51.8 mi275Compare →
Las Americas Aspira AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified3.8K–122.0 mi1,444Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Christina School District

Schools in district
29
Rank in district
#5 of 27
District spending per student
$33,954NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Maclary (r. Elisabeth) Elementary School is listed in Christina School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Maclary (r. Elisabeth) Elementary School

Maclary (r. Elisabeth) Elementary School is a public elementary school in Newark, DE, part of Christina School District, serving approximately 251 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #30 of 219 schools in DE.

State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Maclary (r. Elisabeth) Elementary School

What grades does Maclary (r. Elisabeth) Elementary School serve?

Maclary (r. Elisabeth) Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Maclary (r. Elisabeth) Elementary School?

Maclary (r. Elisabeth) Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 251 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Maclary (r. Elisabeth) Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Maclary (r. Elisabeth) Elementary School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Maclary (r. Elisabeth) Elementary School rank in DE?

Maclary (r. Elisabeth) Elementary School ranks #30 of 219 schools in DE.

What is Maclary (r. Elisabeth) Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Maclary (r. Elisabeth) Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Maclary (r. Elisabeth) Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Maclary (r. Elisabeth) Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Maclary (r. Elisabeth) Elementary School a charter school?

No, Maclary (r. Elisabeth) Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Maclary (r. Elisabeth) Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Maclary (r. Elisabeth) Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
251
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
New Castle County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.9%
Area population (ZIP 19711)
49,113
Area average commute
21.8 min
Area median age
35.8
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 · 2025 DESSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 DESSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 DESSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 DESSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 19711; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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