Mckinley Elementary School
- Mckinley Elementary School serves 219 students in grades 4-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Mckinley Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
School Overview
- Mckinley Elementary School's student population of 219 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 4-5 |
| Total Students | 219 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Mckinley Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,679 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has increased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Mckinley Elementary School is 0.17, 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 School Rank (16-17) | #1816 out of 3679 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 32% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 26% |
| Black | 91% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 48% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 71% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | South Holland 150 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 Outlook Academy (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Mckinley Junior High School (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- South Holland Mckinley Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 334 students
0.1 miles
16949 Cottage Gr
South Holland, IL 60473
(708)339-4240 0.1 6-8 334 - South Holland Macarthur/echo Elementary School Special Education School
Grades: K | 98 students
0.3 miles
640 E 168th Pl
South Holland, IL 60473
(708)333-7812 0.3 K 98 - South Holland Greenwood Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 400 students
0.4 miles
16800 Greenwood Ave
South Holland, IL 60473
(708)339-4433 0.4 PK-3 400 - South Holland Outlook Academy Grades: 9-12 | 220 students
0.5 miles
465 E 170th St
South Holland, IL 60473
(312)752-0367 0.5 9-12 220 - South Holland Thornwood High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,730 student
0.5 miles
17101 S Park Ave
South Holland, IL 60473
(708)225-4701 0.5 9-12 1,730
School Reviews
| 5 well the school is big. this gives space for the students to move around the school. but not high top security. but the students are well educated and well behaved due to the teachers. - Posted by Parent - mama |
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