Serving 434 students in grades 6-8, Mckinley Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 434 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: MC KINLEY MIDDLE serves the northeast part of Albuquerque, NM, covering an attendance zone of approximately 6.6 square miles. Most families within the zone can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mckinley Middle School's student population of 434 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
434 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Mckinley Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mckinley Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#693 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
24%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
16%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
65%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)64.1%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
Showing 2005–2024. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mckinley Middle School's ranking?
Mckinley Middle School is ranked #693 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Mckinley Middle School often compared to?
Mckinley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cleveland Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Mckinley Middle School?
434 students attend Mckinley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Mckinley Middle School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mckinley Middle School?
Mckinley Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mckinley Middle School offer ?
Mckinley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mckinley Middle School part of?
Mckinley Middle School is part of Albuquerque School District.
In what neighborhood is Mckinley Middle School located?
Mckinley Middle School is located in the McKinley neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 2 other public schools located in McKinley.
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