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MacLary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 501 students

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Posted November 24, 2012

This school has great teachers however the administration staff, particularly the principal, I found to be of poor quality. I had selected this school for my son to start Kindergarten there, ran into serious problems with aftercare for just 2 hours for my son because they only use the YMCA and the Y refused to let me enroll my son stating it was too late?! School for the fall 2012 semester had not even begun yet. I called and emailed the principal, still have not received call or email back regarding this matter to date. I never received anything in the mail about his teacher, before/after care at all. I had to call around to find out this info on my own and then was unable to enroll my child. As a parent starting formal school for their child for the first time it was a horrible introduction. I ended up having to put my son in a private school at last minute. Poor administration makes a good school look really bad to new parents and families.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2010

I think this school is pretty cool they just need to challenge the students more. My daughter is in 3rd grade this year and still finds it very easy.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 12, 2010

I just registered my child in this school and the first day it was like he was back in pre k with centers(building trains,house,) to me sounds more like a daycare.i realize every school is diffrent but 3 hours of play time they can do that at home.were's the education.I will be looking for another school ASAP
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 7, 2009

Top notch administration offers superior curriculum as well as a welcoming supportive environment for a strong volunteer core.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 4, 2009

Fabulous programs, fabulous teachers!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 4, 2009

It's such a wonderful school, with wonderful teachers and a excellent curriculum!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 18, 2008

We like the teachers at Maclary. Our daughter has had wonderful teachers in K through second grade. The new principal does not communicate. We had an issue and couldn't get a hold of her because she was too busy and then we sent an email that was ignored. The last principal was wonderful and full of energy and a joy to be around. Too bad for Maclary. Again, the teachers my daughter had were great.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 1, 2006

My step-son started 1st grade in Maclary this year and I am very pleased so far. In a few months he has learned so much. He has a teacher that is able to control her class and give the students the learning opportunities they should have, unlike his Elkton school last year. The school is accountable and the teachers really care about the students - not just what they learn, but their values and how they treat others. My husband and I moved into the Feeder pattern of this school in hopes it would live up to its rep, and it certainly has! Very pleased!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 25, 2006

My son has attended Maclary the last 2 years and I am very pleased with the school programs and teachers. His teacher this year, Mrs Davis is wonderful and knows exactly how to motivate my child to reach his highest potential. Under Mrs Davis my son has even been asked to participate in the Excel program for talented children. I highly recommend this school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 19, 2005

I have two children in Maclary. They both have been there since kindergarden. One is in fifth grade now. The other one is in third grade. I am so thankful to the teacher's and Staff at Maclary. They are all wonderful. I have never had one bad experience yet. And I always feel welcome and it is always a very nice experience while i am there. I have been homeroom mom three times and I love the classes and the teachers. This has truly been a great learning experience for me and my children as well.
—Submitted by AnnMarie Jennings, a parent


Posted January 18, 2005

My daugher has been at Maclary for two years, and I could not be more pleased. They keep her academicly engaged, and have a wide variety of programs. The teachers are very engaged with the children, and take work closely with the parents. The staff is not afraid to pass along negative information when they need to, and they explain the *why* of any negatives they report. They're even more pleased to pass along positives, and explain what those positives mean in real terms. Most importantly, my daughter is eager to go to school each morning - That says a lot!
—Submitted by L Cummings, a parent


Posted September 29, 2004

I have two children in Maclary a first grader and a 5th grader. I have been fortunate enough to have my children there since Kindergarten. This school offers excitement, fun, wonderful, experienced teachers who uplift the children while making sure they keep them in control, in a positive way. I have never had one bad experience, or one bad thing to say about Macalary. This has been a positive experience for both me as a parent and for my childrens education.
—Submitted by anna stacy, a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2009.

45 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
>95%

2008

 
 
>95%

2007

 
 
>95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.

45 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
88%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2009.

56 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
75%

2007

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

54 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
88%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 45% in 2008.

57 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
39%

2007

 
 
84%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.

46 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2009.

46 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
79%

2007

 
 
88%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 66% in 2008.

67 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
82%

2007

 
 
62%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.

62 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
76%

2007

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.

59 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
72%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

62 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
60%

2007

 
 
39%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

All Students>95%
Female88%
Male>95%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White93%
Low socioeconomic status87%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Title I>95%
Special edn/a
Regular ed>95%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English>95%
Not migrant>95%

Reading

All Students89%
Female88%
Male89%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White83%
Low socioeconomic status87%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Title I89%
Special edn/a
Regular ed93%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant89%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

All Students68%
Female75%
Male63%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White76%
Low socioeconomic status60%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Title I68%
Special edn/a
Regular ed72%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English69%
Not migrant68%

Reading

All Students78%
Female>95%
Male65%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White85%
Low socioeconomic status73%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Title I78%
Regular ed80%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant78%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

All Students83%
Female79%
Male89%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White84%
Low socioeconomic status81%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Title I83%
Special edn/a
Regular ed84%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English82%
Not migrant83%

Reading

All Students83%
Female82%
Male83%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White81%
Low socioeconomic status81%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Title I83%
Special edn/a
Regular ed84%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English82%
Not migrant83%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

All Students87%
Female92%
Male83%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White86%
Low socioeconomic status83%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Title I87%
Special edn/a
Regular ed88%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant87%

Reading

All Students93%
Female>95%
Male88%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White93%
Low socioeconomic status90%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Title I93%
Special edn/a
Regular ed94%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant93%

Writing

All Students77%
Female88%
Male69%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White81%
Low socioeconomic status75%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Title I77%
Special edn/a
Regular ed82%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English79%
Not migrant77%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 73% 52%
Black 14% 33%
Hispanic 8% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 28%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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300 St Regis Dr
Newark, DE 19711
Phone: (302) 454-2142

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