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Mckinley Elementary School

1177 N. Eighth St.
El Centro, CA 92243
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Tel: (760) 352-3225
www.mckinleypanthers.org
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Mckinley Elementary School serves 455 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 455 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 33%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 37%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mckinley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

School Overview

Mckinley Elementary School's student population of 455 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
455 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Mckinley Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
33%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
37%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mckinley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
12%
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Hispanic
97%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Mckinley Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Mckinley Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
2%
22%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Mckinley Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.06
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Mckinley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mckinley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mckinley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
El Centro Elementary School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mckinley Elementary School's ranking?

Mckinley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Mckinley Elementary School?

455 students attend Mckinley Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

97% of Mckinley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckinley Elementary School?

Mckinley Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Mckinley Elementary School offer ?

Mckinley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Mckinley Elementary School part of?

Mckinley Elementary School is part of El Centro Elementary School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Spring Break begins! No School! (Events)
April 07, 2023 (Friday)
Spring Break-No School (Events)
April 10, 2023 (Monday)

School Reviews

5   2/24/2016
As a kid i was bullied alot and the neighboor hood near there is 'bad' I personally wouldnt want you to go there but the school itself is 7/10 because the school is nice but they take forever to take care of bullying
- Posted by Student/Alumni - charl

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 455 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 33%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 37%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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