Mckinley Elementary School
- Mckinley Elementary School serves 220 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.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
School Overview
- Mckinley Elementary School's student population of 220 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 4-5 |
| Total Students | 220 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Mckinley Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has increased from 21:1 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 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #1118 out of 3,544 schools (Top 50%) | |
| 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 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 26% |
| Black | 91% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 49% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.67 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | South Holland SD 150 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Mckinley Elementary School is Thornwood High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Wolcott School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Greenwood Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- South Holland Macarthur/echo Elementary School Special Education School
Magnet School
130 students
0.3 miles
640 E 168th Pl
South Holland, IL 60473
(708)333-7812 0.3 n/a 130 - South Holland Greenwood Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-3 | 396 students
0.4 miles
16800 Greenwood Ave
South Holland, IL 60473
(708)339-4433 0.4 PK-3 396 - South Holland Thornwood High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1796 students
0.5 miles
17101 S Park Ave
South Holland, IL 60473
(708)225-4701 0.5 9-12 1796 - South Holland Eisenhower School Magnet School
Grades: 2-3 | 311 students
1.3 miles
16001 Minerva Ave
South Holland, IL 60473
(708)339-5900 1.3 2-3 311 - Thornton Wolcott School Magnet School
Grades: K-8 | 237 students
1.5 miles
200 N Wolcott St
Thornton, IL 60476
(708)877-2526 1.5 K-8 237
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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