Serving 302 students in grades 6-8, Mckinleyville Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: McKinleyville Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 47.4 square miles in McKinleyville, CA. Families typically have a short drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.9 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 11.8 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mckinleyville Middle School's student population of 302 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
302 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mckinleyville Middle School 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 Mckinleyville Middle School 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4816 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
8%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-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 Mckinleyville Middle School's ranking?
Mckinleyville Middle School is ranked #4816 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mckinleyville Middle School?
302 students attend Mckinleyville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Mckinleyville Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mckinleyville Middle School?
Mckinleyville Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mckinleyville Middle School offer ?
Mckinleyville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mckinleyville Middle School part of?
Mckinleyville Middle School is part of Mckinleyville Union Elementary School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
This school is probably the worst school in Humbolt County. They have poor staff, to much homework, physical and mental bullying, and rude teachers. I was very exicited to attened this sk=chool but by the second year, it was like living hell. When I switched schools it was the best thing that ever happened to me. If your looking for good education and social fun, do not send your children to MMS!!
2 10/10/2025
The academics and staff are of low quality. The staff show excessive favortism especially the principal. Here is an example: my child requires the use of glasses so that she can see what is written on the board. Her glasses got broken so she was with out them for about a week. In PE class she got up walked to the board so she could read it. The PE teacher yelled at her, sent her to the principal's office where she was suspended for 2 days. The reason that was given: "she was earsing the board". At a meeting when it came out what really happened she was not issed an apology from either staff member. Yet she was forced to write apology letters to them. There are other times that things such as this has happend.
According to the teachers homework doesn't count, it is just practice. Only the tests count. My child has been bullied by the staf as well as some of the other children. If at all possible send your child to different school. This school is a joke and needs to be restructured to fit the needs of all the students and the bad staff need to attend special classes or get the boot. Our kids deserve better.
4 10/10/2025
Not that many people will see this, but MMS has been good for me for the past 3 years. Graduating 8th grade in 2 months, and I'm about to move on from the school, and I gotta say I'm gonna miss a lot of things. The staff are loose and easy going, unless they have to go all restrictive-teacher mode on us. Really, no school is gonna be 100% perfect down to the wire, unless they're a private one or have a ton of cash. But this school isn't really about the, well, school, but more about how a kid can have fun and have a good 3 years of their life spent. If there are any problems, you could approach a staff member, such as the student counselor or even the secretary. I wouldn't be too harsh on this school, unless you're like a big critic or something and it's your job to make a spicy review. Anyway, I'm giving this 4 stars for the memories it's given me, and one star off because there are some problems with it, but I'm sure by the way things are looking to me, it can get better.
5 10/10/2025
This is a wonderful school with really amazing teachers. Middle school in particular is a challenging time for kids and MMS offers such a wide variety of classes, sports, clubs and programs that there is something for every student. No where is perfect, but I am really happy to have my child at MMS.
1 10/10/2025
I hate this school its absolute garbage and all the staff Removed some are better than others but the majority are idiots.
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