Mckinley Middle Magnet School
Mckinley Middle Magnet School serves 743 students in grades 6-8.
Mckinley Middle Magnet School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 743 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- 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 743 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
743 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mckinley Middle Magnet School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Mckinley Middle Magnet School is 0.28, 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
#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
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
84%
42%
White
10%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%).
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?
743 students attend Mckinley Middle Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Mckinley Middle Magnet School students are Black, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckinley Middle Magnet School?
Mckinley Middle Magnet School has a student ration of 20:1, 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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