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%
- Math Proficiency: 31%
- Reading Proficiency: 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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)31%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)38%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
61%
56%
Black
20%
5%
White
8%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
Mckinley is part of Pasadena Unified School District.
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.
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