Serving 403 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mckinley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mckinley Elementary School serves a central area in Yakima, WA, covering approximately 0.9 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 0.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.1 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mckinley Elementary School's student population of 403 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
403 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mckinley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mckinley Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1990 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
88%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.5%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Mavericks
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mckinley Elementary School's ranking?
Mckinley Elementary School is ranked #1990 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Mckinley Elementary School?
403 students attend Mckinley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Mckinley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mckinley Elementary School?
Mckinley Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mckinley Elementary School offer ?
Mckinley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mckinley Elementary School part of?
Mckinley Elementary School is part of Yakima School District.
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