The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 70%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (10-11)
204 students
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)45-49%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)45-49%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(10-11)3%
2%
Asian
(10-11)10%
7%
Hispanic
(10-11)33%
18%
Black
(10-11)11%
5%
White
(10-11)31%
63%
Hawaiian
(10-11)1%
1%
Two or more races
(10-11)11%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
75%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% WA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% WA state average).
How many students attend Mckinley Elementary School?
204 students attend Mckinley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Mckinley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Mckinley Elementary School offer ?
Mckinley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mckinley Elementary School part of?
Mckinley Elementary School is part of Tacoma School District.
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