Mckinley Elementary School
Mckinley Elementary School serves 219 students in grades 4-5.
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 25% (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 30% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 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 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 200% 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 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 0.17, 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 Testing Rank | #2130 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 26% |
| Black | 91% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 72% | 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)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- South Holland Mckinley Junior High School Math: 18% | Reading: 26%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 334 students10
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 Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-3 | 400 students10
0.4 miles
16800 Greenwood Ave
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 339-4433 0.4 PK-3 400 - South Holland Outlook Academy Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 220 students10
0.5 miles
465 E 170th St
South Holland, IL 60473
(312) 752-0367 0.5 9-12 220 - South Holland Thornwood High School Math: 7% | Reading: 8%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,730 student10
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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