Macarthur Elementary
Albuquerque, NM · Elementary School · Grades -1-5
Performance Overview
About This School
Macarthur Elementary is a elementary school located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The school serves 175 students in grades -1-5.
With a DataScore of 38/100 (D), Macarthur Elementary performs below the state average for New Mexico. The school has experienced declining performance over the past three years.
100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Macarthur Elementary has a DataScore of 38/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Macarthur Elementary has 175 students enrolled in grades -1-5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.7:1.
Macarthur Elementary has experienced a decline with a 3-year growth score of -9.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Macarthur Elementary is part of the Albuquerque Public Schools in Albuquerque, New Mexico. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.