Mckinley School

820 North 31st Street
Billings, MT 59101
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 297 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mckinley School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 297 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mckinley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Mckinley School's student population of 297 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
297 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Mckinley School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mckinley School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MT)
#394 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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40-44%
36%
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40-44%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
18%
11%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
8%
5%
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Black
3%
1%
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White
60%
78%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mckinley School's ranking?
Mckinley School is ranked #394 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Mckinley School often compared to?
Mckinley Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meadowlark School, Canyon Creek School, Lockwood Intermediate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Mckinley School?
297 students attend Mckinley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Mckinley School students are White, 18% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckinley School?
Mckinley School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mckinley School offer ?
Mckinley School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mckinley School part of?
Mckinley School is part of Billings Elem School District.

School Reviews

5   4/29/2022
i used to go to this school and it was really fun and interesting it is a really fun experience there and the staff was really nice to me and the other children
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Carter

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 297 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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