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#110 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 6% in state

Tracy Elementary

Elementary School · Tracy Area Public School District · Tracy, MN

A Tracy Area Public School District elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.

700 S 4TH ST, Tracy, MN 56175

  • Math 62% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2022)
  • 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+22.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
District spending per student$14,527
Chronic Absenteeism13.9%

Students at Tracy Elementary score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 15 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 60% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
59%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
56%
ELA
53%
2013
Math
58%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
51%
ELA
58%
2015
Math
61%
ELA
56%
2016
Math
58%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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 MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

57.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Tracy Elementary 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low161/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$66,506

Median home value

$154,400

Median rent

$543/mo

College educated

19.5%

Homeownership

83.6%

Poverty rate

7.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56175; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Marys Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6PK–60.7 mi42Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Tracy Area Public School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$14,527NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Tracy Elementary is listed in TRACY AREA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Tracy Elementary

Tracy Elementary is a public elementary school in Tracy, MN, part of Tracy Area Public School District, serving approximately 353 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #110 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tracy Elementary

What grades does Tracy Elementary serve?

Tracy Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Tracy Elementary?

Tracy Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 353 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tracy Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Tracy Elementary is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tracy Elementary rank in MN?

Tracy Elementary ranks #110 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Tracy Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Tracy Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Tracy Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tracy Elementary has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Tracy Elementary a charter school?

No, Tracy Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Tracy Elementary a Title I school?

No, Tracy Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tracy Elementary?

57.8% of students at Tracy Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
353
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Lyon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.9%
Area population (ZIP 56175)
2,791
Area average commute
20.4 min
Area median age
44.4
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 56175; 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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