Mckinley Elementary School

3110 Liberty Ave
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 320 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mckinley Elementary School ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 320 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (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:

School Overview

Mckinley Elementary School's student population of 320 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
320 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

School Rankings

Mckinley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mckinley Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1615 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
22%
36%
35%
49%
10-14%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
86%
34%
Black
2%
15%
White
6%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.26
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mckinley Elementary School's ranking?
Mckinley Elementary School is ranked #1615 out of 2,201 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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Mckinley Elementary School?
320 students attend Mckinley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Mckinley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckinley Elementary School?
Mckinley Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mckinley Elementary School part of?
Mckinley Elementary School is part of North Bergen School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 320 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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