Serving 524 students in grades 6-8, Mckinley Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 14% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 18% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 62% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
524 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)14%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)18%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
26%
14%
Black
30%
9%
White
38%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% WI state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average).
How many students attend Mckinley Middle School?
524 students attend Mckinley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Mckinley Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mckinley Middle School?
Mckinley Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mckinley Middle School offer ?
Mckinley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mckinley Middle School part of?
Mckinley Middle School is part of Racine Unified School District.
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