For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 923 students in Mckinleyville Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Mckinleyville Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
923 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mckinleyville Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #951 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#951 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.63
% American Indian
8%
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
17%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
56%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,179 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,755 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,179
$19,974
Spending / Student
$15,755
$18,396
Best Mckinleyville Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Morris Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2395 Mckinleyville Ave.
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-1529
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-1529
Grades: 3-5
| 268 students
Rank: #22.
Dow's Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3940 Dows Prairie Rd.
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-1558
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-1558
Grades: K-2
| 317 students
Rank: #33.
Mckinleyville Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2285 Central Ave.
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-1508
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-1508
Grades: 6-8
| 338 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mckinleyville Union Elementary School District?
Mckinleyville Union Elementary School District manages 3 public schools serving 923 students.
What is the rank of Mckinleyville Union Elementary School District?
Mckinleyville Union Elementary School District is ranked #951 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Mckinleyville Union Elementary School District?
56% of Mckinleyville Union Elementary School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mckinleyville Union Elementary School District?
Mckinleyville Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Mckinleyville Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,755 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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