Maclennan School in Wickenburg, AZ serves 228 students from pre–kindergarten through 2nd grade with a student–teacher ratio not reported for recent years; 43% of students qualify for free lunch and 7% for reduced–price lunch.
Math proficiency in 2023 is 60%, which is higher than the state average of 34% and the district average of 26%, though scores have declined from a peak of 89% in 2012.
Reading proficiency was 66% in 2022, higher than the state average of 40% and district average of 36%, but it shows a downward trend from 95% in 2014.
Graduation rate was 80% in 2023, exceeding the state average of 77% and the district average of 63%, with rates generally stable over recent years.
The student body is predominantly White (168 students), with Hispanic students comprising 54 and small numbers of American Indian and Asian/Pacific Islander students; eligibility for free lunch increased from 35% in 2004 to 43% in 2023, indicating a shift in socioeconomic composition.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
228 students
Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
18 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
24%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
74%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Maclennan School?
228 students attend Maclennan School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Maclennan School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Maclennan School offer ?
Maclennan School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Maclennan School part of?
Maclennan School is part of Wickenburg Unified District (4236).
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