Mckinley Middle School

3000 Kanawha Terrace
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 303 students in grades 6-8, Mckinley Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 303 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Bottom 50% in WV
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mckinley Middle School's student population of 303 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
303 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Mckinley Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mckinley Middle School is 0.24, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WV)
#392 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mckinley Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mckinley Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mckinley Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mckinley Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
1%
2%
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Black
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mckinley Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
87%
89%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Mckinley Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mckinley Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in West Virginia.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Mckinley Middle School and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mckinley Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mckinley Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mckinley Middle School's ranking?
Mckinley Middle School is ranked #392 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Mckinley Middle School often compared to?
Mckinley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hayes Middle School, John Adams Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Mckinley Middle School?
303 students attend Mckinley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Mckinley Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckinley Middle School?
Mckinley Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mckinley Middle School offer ?
Mckinley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mckinley Middle School part of?
Mckinley Middle School is part of Kanawha County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 303 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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