Serving 373 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mckinley Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). 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 30% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 373 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: McKinley Center serves the southern part of Stevens Point, WI, covering an area of approximately 20 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of about 3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mckinley Center's student population of 373 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
373 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Mckinley Center ranks within the top 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mckinley Center is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#902 out of 1962 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Asian
14%
4%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
3%
9%
White
70%
66%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.5%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mckinley Center's ranking?
Mckinley Center is ranked #902 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Mckinley Center often compared to?
Mckinley Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Madison Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Mckinley Center?
373 students attend Mckinley Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Mckinley Center students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 Prekindergarten-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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