Mckinley Elementary School serves 342 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Mckinley Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 342 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mckinley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Mckinley Elementary School's student population of 342 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
342 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Mckinley Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Mckinley Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1660 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
26%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%

Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
10%

Hispanic
83%
31%

Black
2%
15%

White
9%
41%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
32%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mckinley Elementary School's ranking?
Mckinley Elementary School is ranked #1660 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Mckinley Elementary School?
342 students attend Mckinley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Mckinley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckinley Elementary School?
Mckinley Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mckinley Elementary School offer ?
Mckinley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Mckinley Elementary School part of?
Mckinley Elementary School is part of North Bergen School District.
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