Serving 638 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Mckay Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 638 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mckay Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mckay Elementary School's student population of 638 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
638 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mckay Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mckay Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3205 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
27%
27%
Black
72%
17%
White
1%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
33%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mckay Elementary School's ranking?
Mckay Elementary School is ranked #3205 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Mckay Elementary School often compared to?
Mckay Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tarkington Elementary School, Green W Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Mckay Elementary School?
638 students attend Mckay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Mckay Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckay Elementary School?
Mckay Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mckay Elementary School offer ?
Mckay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Mckay Elementary School part of?
Mckay Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
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