Serving 361 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mckinley Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mckinley Center's student population of 361 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
361 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Mckinley Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mckinley Center is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1193 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
4%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
3%
9%
White
68%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mckinley Center's ranking?
Mckinley Center is ranked #1193 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Mckinley Center often compared to?
Mckinley Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Madison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Mckinley Center?
361 students attend Mckinley Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Mckinley Center students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckinley Center?
Mckinley Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mckinley Center offer ?
Mckinley Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mckinley Center part of?
Mckinley Center is part of Stevens Point Area Public School District.
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