Mckinley

325 S. Oak Knoll Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 756 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 756 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 31%
  • : 38%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mckinley's student population of 756 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
756 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Mckinley is 0.58, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
31%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mckinley and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
38%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mckinley and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Mckinley and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Asian
8%
12%
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Hispanic
61%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Mckinley and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
20%
5%
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White
8%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.58
This chart display the diversity score of Mckinley and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mckinley and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mckinley and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Mckinley?
756 students attend Mckinley.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Mckinley students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckinley?
Mckinley has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher 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?

School Reviews

5   4/5/2010
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.
- Posted by Parent - jwang

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 756 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 31%
  • : 38%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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