Serving 648 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mckinley ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 648 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mckinley's student population of 648 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
648 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mckinley ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mckinley is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6386 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
64%
55%
Black
19%
5%
White
7%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mckinley's ranking?
Mckinley is ranked #6386 out of 9,602 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?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mckinley?
648 students attend Mckinley.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Mckinley students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckinley?
Mckinley has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Mckinley offer ?
Mckinley offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Mckinley part of?
Mckinley is part of Pasadena Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 4/5/2010
We couldn’t say enough good things about this school. As an Asian American, our daughter has exposed what the true American culture is. The students are diversified and intelligent. The teachers, like Ms. Orlova and Ms. Hall, are highly experienced with enormous care and love. We love this school.
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