Mckinley Elementary School
Mckinley Elementary School serves 385 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Mckinley Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Mckinley Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Mckinley Elementary School's student population of 385 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 385 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
Mckinley Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Mckinley Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3078 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 13% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 14% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 35% | 26% |
| Black | 65% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 21% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bellwood 88 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Mckinley Elementary School is West 40-sr. Plus (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Roosevelt Middle School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Bellwood Roosevelt Middle School Math: 6% | Reading: 13%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 709 students10
0.5 miles
2500 Oak St
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 544-3318 0.5 6-8 709 - Hillside West 40-sr. Plus Alternative School Grades: 11-12 | 35 students
0.5 miles
4413 W Roosevelt Rd
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 449-4284 0.5 11-12 35 - Bellwood Early Childhood Center Grades: PK | 245 students
0.6 miles
3519 Wilcox Ave
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 544-2815 0.6 PK 245 - Bellwood Lincoln Elementary School Math: 8% | Reading: 16%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 365 students10
0.7 miles
3420 Jackson St
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 544-3373 0.7 K-5 365 - Bellwood Jefferson Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 393 students
0.8 miles
225 46th Ave
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 449-3165 0.8 PK-2 393
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