Mckinleyville Middle School

2285 Central Ave.
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 360 students in grades 6-8, Mckinleyville Middle School 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 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mckinleyville Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Mckinleyville Middle School's student population of 360 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
360 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Mckinleyville Middle School 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 Mckinleyville Middle School is 0.59, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#5185 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mckinleyville Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mckinleyville Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mckinleyville Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Mckinleyville Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
7%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Mckinleyville Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
15%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mckinleyville Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
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White
60%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Mckinleyville Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mckinleyville Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Mckinleyville Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mckinleyville Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mckinleyville Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mckinleyville Middle School's ranking?
Mckinleyville Middle School is ranked #5185 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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mckinleyville Middle School?
360 students attend Mckinleyville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Mckinleyville Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckinleyville Middle School?
Mckinleyville Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Mckinleyville Middle School offer ?
Mckinleyville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mckinleyville Middle School part of?
Mckinleyville Middle School is part of Mckinleyville Union Elementary School District.

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School Reviews

1   3/25/2020
I hate this school its absolute garbage and all the staff Removed some are better than others but the majority are idiots.
- Posted by Parent - Kim jung
5   9/9/2017
This is a wonderful school with really amazing teachers. Middle school in particular is a challenging time for kids and MMS offers such a wide variety of classes, sports, clubs and programs that there is something for every student. No where is perfect, but I am really happy to have my child at MMS.
- Posted by Parent - MMS Parent
4   5/9/2017
Not that many people will see this, but MMS has been good for me for the past 3 years. Graduating 8th grade in 2 months, and I'm about to move on from the school, and I gotta say I'm gonna miss a lot of things. The staff are loose and easy going, unless they have to go all restrictive-teacher mode on us. Really, no school is gonna be 100% perfect down to the wire, unless they're a private one or have a ton of cash. But this school isn't really about the, well, school, but more about how a kid can have fun and have a good 3 years of their life spent. If there are any problems, you could approach a staff member, such as the student counselor or even the secretary. I wouldn't be too harsh on this school, unless you're like a big critic or something and it's your job to make a spicy review. Anyway, I'm giving this 4 stars for the memories it's given me, and one star off because there are some problems with it, but I'm sure by the way things are looking to me, it can get better.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Dylan
2   6/22/2011
The academics and staff are of low quality. The staff show excessive favortism especially the principal. Here is an example: my child requires the use of glasses so that she can see what is written on the board. Her glasses got broken so she was with out them for about a week. In PE class she got up walked to the board so she could read it. The PE teacher yelled at her, sent her to the principal's office where she was suspended for 2 days. The reason that was given: "she was earsing the board". At a meeting when it came out what really happened she was not issed an apology from either staff member. Yet she was forced to write apology letters to them. There are other times that things such as this has happend. According to the teachers homework doesn't count, it is just practice. Only the tests count. My child has been bullied by the staf as well as some of the other children. If at all possible send your child to different school. This school is a joke and needs to be restructured to fit the needs of all the students and the bad staff need to attend special classes or get the boot. Our kids deserve better.
- Posted by Parent - bsmit
2   4/12/2010
This school is probably the worst school in Humbolt County. They have poor staff, to much homework, physical and mental bullying, and rude teachers. I was very exicited to attened this sk=chool but by the second year, it was like living hell. When I switched schools it was the best thing that ever happened to me. If your looking for good education and social fun, do not send your children to MMS!!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - cupca

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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