Mckinley Center serves 389 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Mckinley Center placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 389 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mckinley Center's student population of 389 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
389 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mckinley Center is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Mckinley Center is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1083 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
4%
Hispanic
7%
13%
Black
3%
9%
White
69%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mckinley Center's ranking?
Mckinley Center is ranked #1083 out of 1,984 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?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Mckinley Center?
389 students attend Mckinley Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Mckinley Center students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckinley Center?
Mckinley Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mckinley Center offer ?
Mckinley Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mckinley Center part of?
Mckinley Center is part of Stevens Point Area Public School District.
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