Serving 704 students in grades 6-8, Mckinley Middle Magnet School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 704 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mckinley Middle Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mckinley Middle Magnet School's student population of 704 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
704 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mckinley Middle Magnet School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mckinley Middle Magnet School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#276 out of 1237 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
85%
42%
White
7%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Track and Field, Volley Ball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Kiwanis Builders Club, National Jr. Beta Club
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mckinley Middle Magnet School's ranking?
Mckinley Middle Magnet School is ranked #276 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Mckinley Middle Magnet School often compared to?
Mckinley Middle Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sherwood Middle Academic Academy, Mayfair Laboratory School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Mckinley Middle Magnet School?
704 students attend Mckinley Middle Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Mckinley Middle Magnet School students are Black, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckinley Middle Magnet School?
Mckinley Middle Magnet School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mckinley Middle Magnet School offer ?
Mckinley Middle Magnet School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mckinley Middle Magnet School part of?
Mckinley Middle Magnet School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
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