Serving 470 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mckinley School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: McKinley School serves the eastern part of Fairfield, CT, encompassing an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school from this zone takes about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mckinley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Attribute
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School Overview
Mckinley School's student population of 470 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
470 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Mckinley School ranks within the top 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mckinley School is 0.68, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#433 out of 939 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
33%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.5%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mckinley School's ranking?
Mckinley School is ranked #433 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Mckinley School often compared to?
Mckinley Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Holland Hill School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Mckinley School?
470 students attend Mckinley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Mckinley School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mckinley School?
Mckinley School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mckinley School offer ?
Mckinley School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mckinley School part of?
Mckinley School is part of Fairfield School District.
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