Marcy Arts Elementary School

415 4th Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 668-1020 School website
Grades:
PK-5
Link to enroll
School hours:
Mon-Fri 9:30AM-4PM
Before school care:
No
After school care:
No
District:
Minneapolis Public Schools

School performance rating

35%

About

Languages spoken by school staff

English, Spanish, Somali, Hmong

Extra programming

Marcy Arts Elementary School offers Community Education extracurriculars.

Extracurriculars Offered:

Cultural Extracurriculars, Music, STEM/STEAM Clubs, Sports, Visual Arts

Uniforms

Students who attend Marcy Arts Elementary School are not required to wear uniforms.

How to enroll

If interested in enrolling, contact Student Placement Services at (612) 668-1840 or sps.department@mpls.k12.mn.us.

Students at this school

Students, by population (481 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    9%
  • Asian
    4%
  • Black or African American
    40%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Hispanic
    10%
  • Two or more races
    10%
  • White
    27%
  • English Language Learner
    15%
  • From a Low Income Background
    72%
  • Special Education
    16%

Teachers at this school

Teachers, by population (42 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    0%
  • Asian
    2%
  • Black or African American
    0%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Hispanic
    2%
  • Two or more races
    0%
  • White
    95%

Average student to teacher ratio

11:1

Academics

40%

Academic performance rating

40%

Academic programming

Marcy Arts Elementary School is an arts focused citywide magnet program. They offer arts specialist programming, artists residencies, & arts related field trips.

Academic Programs Offered:

Arts Focused Programming

Special education programming

Consistent with federal & Minnesota law, special education instruction & related services are provided to all children with disabilities age birth through 21 who need & meet the eligibility criteria for special education instruction & related services. Read MPS’s full Special Education Policy: https://bit.ly/3Mul9kr.

English language learner programming

MPS supports district programming & curriculum that promotes the accelerated academic achievement of English learners & recognizes the important role played by multilingualism in achieving academic success & future careers of MPS students. Read their full Bilingual Student Education Policy: https://bit.ly/42VAq2U.

Proficiency

% of students on grade level
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Math Reading 100% 0%

2 out of 10 students are performing math at grade level

2023 math proficiency - 23%

3 out of 10 students read at grade level

2023 reading proficiency - 28%

Progress

% of students on track
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Math Reading 100% 0%

4 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in math

2023 math progress - 36%

5 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in reading

2023 reading progress - 45%

Climate

21%

Climate performance rating

21%

School values

MPS values: 1) Equity, representation & anti-racism, 2) Physical & emotional safety & wellbeing; 3) Relationships, trust & communication; 4) Shared decision-making & voice; 5) Transparency & accountability; 6) Evidence-based strategies. Learn more at mpls.k12.mn.us/strategic-plan.

Discipline Policy

MPS recognizes that appropriate school behavior is critical to academic success & sustaining a rich & effective learning community. Their Discipline & Student Behavior Policy states that student instruction time lost due to removal from classes due to misbehavior must be minimized. MPS looks to parents & families to partner in the teaching & supporting of appropriate school behavior to maximize the academic success of their students. Read their full Discipline & Student Behavior Policy: https://bit.ly/42ZvEkZ.

Bullying Prevention Policy

The MPS Bullying & Hazing Prohibition Policy exists to maintain a safe & supportive learning environment for students & staff that is free from bullying or hazing. MPS strives to take action to investigate, respond to, remediate, & impose discipline for acts of bullying & hazing which have not been successfully prevented. Read their full Bullying & Hazing Prohibition Policy: https://bit.ly/3Ih2RQW.

Teacher retention

% of teachers who stayed at the school
81% 77% 77% 84% 60% 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 100% 0%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of time)
83% 75% 47% 2019 2020 2021 2022 100% 0%

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions per every hundred students
Per 100 Students 0 2018 2019 2020 2021 16 11 1 8

Equity

35%

Equity performance rating

35%

Equity vision

MPS’s vision is that all students–regardless of their background, zip code, & personal needs –will receive an anti-racist, holistic education that builds essential knowledge to prepare students for future success. To achieve their vision, they will intentionally focus on & prioritize resources & actions to significantly improve the experiences & outcomes of Black students, Indigenous students, students of color, & their families. They are in the process of implementing MPS Together, a framework in which all schools must write School Improvement Plans that address & incorporate equity. Learn more at mpls.k12.mn.us/strategic-plan.

Proficiency

% students on grade level, by student group
0% 100% City average 16% American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 12% Black or African American City average 16% English Language Learner City average 16% From a Low Income Background City average 24% Hispanic City average 30% Two or more races City average 18% Special Education City average 50% White City average 26% All students
0% 100% City average 16% American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 12% Black or African American City average 16% English Language Learner City average 16% From a Low Income Background City average 24% Hispanic City average 30% Two or more races City average 18% Special Education City average 50% White City average 26% All students

Progress

% of students progressing to graduate on grade level, by student group
0% 100% City average 23% Black or African American City average 40% All students City average 31% From a Low Income Background City average 33% Special Education
0% 100% City average 23% Black or African American City average 40% All students City average 31% From a Low Income Background City average 33% Special Education

Teacher retention

Teachers who stayed at the school last year by race/ethnicity
0% 100% City average 62% White City average 60% All teachers
0% 100% City average 62% White City average 60% All teachers

Teachers of color

5%

Students of color

73%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of the time)
0% 100% City average 35% American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 36% Black or African American City average 59% English Language Learner City average 40% From a Low Income Background City average 47% Hispanic City average 47% Two or more races City average 36% Special Education City average 60% White City average 47% All students
0% 100% City average 35% American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 36% Black or African American City average 59% English Language Learner City average 40% From a Low Income Background City average 47% Hispanic City average 47% Two or more races City average 36% Special Education City average 60% White City average 47% All students

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions for every hundred students
0% 100% City average 21 American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 2 Asian City average 21 Black or African American City average 4 Hispanic City average 12 Two or more races City average 2 White City average 8 All students
0% 100% City average 21 American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 2 Asian City average 21 Black or African American City average 4 Hispanic City average 12 Two or more races City average 2 White City average 8 All students