Mckinley Elementary School serves 688 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Mckinley Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 688 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Mckinley Elementary School's student population of 688 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
688 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Mckinley Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Mckinley Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#715 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
14%
12%

Hispanic
68%
56%

Black
9%
5%

White
5%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (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 is ranked #715 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Mckinley Elementary School?
688 students attend Mckinley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Mckinley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckinley Elementary School?
Mckinley Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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 Central Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 11/19/2018
I like this school their teacher was very good . only one hand can not make sound we need two hand it teacher give effort to maintain rule so its our duty to follow the rule too .
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