Serving 538 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mckinley ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: McKinley's attendance zone covers approximately 5.9 square miles in the southwest part of Pasadena, CA, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of 1.7 miles to the school's edge, extending up to 3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mckinley's student population of 538 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
538 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mckinley ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mckinley is 0.55, 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
#7250 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
64%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mckinley's ranking?
Mckinley is ranked #7250 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mckinley often compared to?
Mckinleyis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mckinley?
538 students attend Mckinley.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Mckinley students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mckinley?
Mckinley has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mckinley offer ?
Mckinley offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Mckinley part of?
Mckinley is part of Pasadena Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
We couldn’t say enough good things about this school. As an Asian American, our daughter has exposed what the true American culture is. The students are diversified and intelligent. The teachers, like Ms. Orlova and Ms. Hall, are highly experienced with enormous care and love. We love this school.
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