Serving 386 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William Mckinley School 39 - An Exploratory School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 386 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: William McKinley School 39 serves the southern part of its school district in Indianapolis, IN, covering an area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
William Mckinley School 39 - An Exploratory School's student population of 386 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
386 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
William Mckinley School 39 - An Exploratory School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Mckinley School 39 - An Exploratory School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1219 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 1993–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
35%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.4%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Mckinley School 39 - An Exploratory School's ranking?
William Mckinley School 39 - An Exploratory School is ranked #1219 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are William Mckinley School 39 - An Exploratory School often compared to?
William Mckinley School 39 - An Exploratory Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sankofa School Of Success At Arlington Woods School 99 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend William Mckinley School 39 - An Exploratory School?
386 students attend William Mckinley School 39 - An Exploratory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of William Mckinley School 39 - An Exploratory School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William Mckinley School 39 - An Exploratory School?
William Mckinley School 39 - An Exploratory School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does William Mckinley School 39 - An Exploratory School offer ?
William Mckinley School 39 - An Exploratory School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William Mckinley School 39 - An Exploratory School part of?
William Mckinley School 39 - An Exploratory School is part of Indianapolis School District.
In what neighborhood is William Mckinley School 39 - An Exploratory School located?
William Mckinley School 39 - An Exploratory School is located in the Fountain Square neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 1 other public schools located in Fountain Square.
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