Serving 219 students in grades 2-12, William Mckinley ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 2-12
- Enrollment: 219 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- 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
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
William Mckinley's student population of 219 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
219 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William Mckinley ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Mckinley is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. 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
4:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
43%
23%
Black
43%
10%
White
7%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-29%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (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 schools are William Mckinley often compared to?
William Mckinleyis often viewed alongside schools like Brighton High School by visitors of our site.
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 87%.
How many students attend William Mckinley?
219 students attend William Mckinley.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of William Mckinley students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 4% 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 4:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does William Mckinley offer ?
William Mckinley offers enrollment in grades 2-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is William Mckinley part of?
William Mckinley is part of Boston School District.
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