Serving 628 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Mckinley School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 628 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mckinley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mckinley School's student population of 628 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
628 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mckinley School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mckinley School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2480 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
46%
14%
Black
42%
14%
White
6%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mckinley School's ranking?
Mckinley School is ranked #2480 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Mckinley School often compared to?
Mckinley Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jackson School, Lincoln Charter School, Ferguson School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Mckinley School?
628 students attend Mckinley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Mckinley School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckinley School?
Mckinley School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mckinley School offer ?
Mckinley School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mckinley School part of?
Mckinley School is part of York City School District.
School Reviews
3 6/21/2021
I worked with the kindergarten teachers. I felt most of the teachers of all the grades really loved their kids I think one of the major problems was having 7th and 8th grades in the building. I also think lunch time should have talked amongst the students. Way too much yelling at the kids by the staff. Positivity should be the attitude.! I sat at the tables with the kids and I enjoyed it tremendously. I worked for one of the govt programs and the salary was an embarrassment but I didn''t take it out on the students. Disciplining doesn''t have to mean yelling.
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