William Mckinley serves 267 students in grades 1-12.
William Mckinley placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Mckinley ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
William Mckinley's student population of 267 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
267 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William Mckinley is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of William Mckinley is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1632 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
43%
22%
Black
42%
10%
White
9%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-29%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Mckinley's ranking?
William Mckinley is ranked #1632 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of William Mckinley?
The graduation rate of William Mckinley is 20-29%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 88%.
How many students attend William Mckinley?
267 students attend William Mckinley.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of William Mckinley students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Mckinley?
William Mckinley has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does William Mckinley offer ?
William Mckinley offers enrollment in grades 1-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is William Mckinley part of?
William Mckinley is part of Boston School District.
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