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McKinley Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 318 students

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5 stars

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2010:
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Posted January 26, 2011

Feels like a private school. Small and efficient. My son is now in 1st grade and we have absolutely adored our teachers so far. It seems everyone is happy with their teachers. My son loves going to school. He says he wishes there were more school days and misses it on the weekends. We feel very lucky.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 2, 2010

fantastic community of parents students and faculty!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 2, 2010

Awesome school, kids and teachers!


Posted October 9, 2010

I love education and the idea of smart, prepared, interested kids..taking their place in the world..america is in bad shape..mind and body..
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 1, 2010

We have great, committed and kind teachers, joyful learning kids, and wonderful parent involvement. Good diversity and it's within walking distance!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 30, 2010

I love the dedication the teachers/staff/parents have to Mckinley. They work together so well, I could have not found a better school for my son.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 30, 2010

Excellent Principal, Strong and Proactive PTA, Small School, Tight Community, Diverse.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 30, 2010

The parent involvement is great and keeps getting better each year. There is tremendous momentum from the community - computer labs, green gardening, field trips, onsite tutoring, classroom support, active PTA, after school enrichment and so much more.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 30, 2010

We have a strong community where all our kids are all OUR kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 30, 2010

The parent involvement at McKinley is second to none. As a new parent, I was so impressed at the level of parent involvement and organization of activities at McKinley. The fundraising is incredible and is a testament to the parent's interest and devotion to student learning. Given all the statewide budget cuts, McKinley remains a diamond in the ruff. I am proud to say my daughter attends McKinley and it is a direct result of the principal, the teachers, the staff, the parents and all of the wonderful children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 30, 2010

McKinley rocks! active parent community, devoted principal and great teachers
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 30, 2010

McKinley has been an excellent experience in so many ways. Strong teachers and a warm environment have taught my son to love going to school. Tight knit community has brought many friends into the lives of the whole family. And the AfterSchool program is exceptional - I am at work til after 5:30 but I know that my son is safe, happy and engaged with people who care about him. My other son will be starting at the school soon and can't wait!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 25, 2010

Great school and a wonderful community of families, we are all very happy with this school - especially our son.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 18, 2010

We couldn't be happier with McKinley for our two kids. The teachers are fantastic, the student body is diverse, the parent community is active and friendly, and, most important, our kids love it there.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 5, 2010

I love McKinley Elementary School!!! Take a tour of the school, and you'll see why!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

We have been more than pleased with McKinley from the first moment we entered the building. We left private school because our son was diagnosed with learning issues and the public school system offered so much more aid and support than the private school was willing or able to give. We were so fortunate that we were assigned to McKinley!! McKinley has given us more that we hoped. The teachers and support staff are engaged and proactive and we feel we have a team. Our son is happy here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 26, 2010

Sending your first child to school is stressful, you want to make the right decision and you agonize over it-you worry, will my child be safe? will he be happy? will the teachers engage and challenge him? Right away, we knew McKinley was for us-the community is caring, the teachers are supportive and the environment is nurturing. We couldn't ask for more!
—Submitted by Lhesa Green, mom of a first grader, a parent


Posted April 26, 2010

caring staff, actively involved parents, high standards


Posted April 26, 2010

the teachers care and take the extra time that is needed to work with my child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 25, 2010

great community, great teachers, great mix of students of different socio-economic backgrounds.
—Submitted by a parent


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The API reflects year-over-year schools performance based on STAR test score results from spring 2012.

This school's
API score

864

Change from
2011 to 2012

+40

API Statewide Rank
(2011)

6 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

2 / 10


API Growth scores over time

Did this school meet the API goal this year?
The state goal for API is 800. All schools that are below 800 are assigned an API improvement target each year.
  • This school met the state goal of 800.

API Growth scores by subgroup

In addition to schoolwide API scores, each student subgroup receives an API score.
Did this school meet all the API goals for student subgroups this year?
The state goal for the API is 800. All the student subgroups at a school that are below 800 are assigned an API improvement target each year.
  • This school met all student subgroup API targets for 2012

This school's
API score

864

What is the API?
The Academic Performance Index (API) is a single number assigned to each school by the California Department of Education to measure overall school performance and improvement over time on statewide testing. The API ranges from 200 and 1000, with 800 as the state goal for all schools.
Change from
2011 to 2012

+40

Change from 2011 to 2012
Comparing the API Growth to the Base shows whether or not this school’s test score performance improved between Spring 2011 and Spring 2012. The API ranges between 200 and 1000, with 800 as the statewide goal for all schools. Schools scoring below an 800 are given at least a 5 point target for the next year.
API Statewide Rank
(2011)

6 / 10

API Statewide Rank (2011)
The API Statewide Rank ranges from 1 to 10. A rank of 10, for example, means that the school’s API fell into the top 10% of all schools in the state with a comparable grade range. The 2011 rank is based on results from tests students took in Spring 2011.
API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

2 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)
The API Similar Schools Rank ranges from 1 to 10. It shows how the school compares to other schools with similar student demographic profiles. The California Department of Education uses parent education level, poverty level, student ethnicity and other data to identify similar schools.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 58% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
44%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
51%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2012.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
46%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
63%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
86%
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
64%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2012.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
73%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
76%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
64%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

All Students81%
Females80%
Males83%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)93%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Non-economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability87%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only88%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)77%
Parent education - college graduate88%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate88%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students82%
Females80%
Males83%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)93%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability87%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only86%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)77%
Parent education - college graduate88%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate88%
Parent education - declined to staten/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

All Students74%
Females72%
Males76%
African American58%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)95%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Non-economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability75%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only76%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate69%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate100%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students65%
Females66%
Males65%
African American42%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)86%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Non-economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability69%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only65%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate65%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate80%
Parent education - declined to staten/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

All Students79%
Females85%
Males74%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)100%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability80%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only83%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate85%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate100%
Parent education - declined to state75%

Math

All Students63%
Females69%
Males59%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)92%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Non-economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability63%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only68%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate79%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate93%
Parent education - declined to state54%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

All Students64%
Females54%
Males75%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability64%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only73%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students64%
Females54%
Males75%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability64%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only68%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Science

All Students48%
Females46%
Males50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged31%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability48%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only55%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 33% 28%
Hispanic or Latino 24% 49%
African American 19% 7%
Multiple or No Response 9% 3%
Asian 8% 8%
Filipino 5% 3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1% 1%
Pacific Islander 1% 1%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
English language learners 116%N/A24%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 248%N/A52%
Source: 1 CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Source: 2 NCES, 2008-2009

Home languages of english learners

Language This school State average
Spanish 73% 85%
All other non-English languages 7% 1%
Filipino (Pilipino or Tagalog) 5% 1%
Hindi 5% 0%
Lao 2% 0%
Portuguese 2% 0%
Russian 2% 0%
Samoan 2% 0%
Urdu 2% 0%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Average class size

  This school District averageState average
Average class size 18N/A25
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years teaching in district 10N/A11
Average years teaching 11N/A13
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Full credential 100%N/A96%
Emergency credential or waiver 0%N/A2%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students Tutor(s)
Computer specialist(s)
Read more about programs at this school
Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

Staff resources available to students
  • Computer specialist(s)

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Drawing / sketching

Language learning

Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular ESL/ELL needs
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 7:50am
School end time
  • 1:50pm
School Leader's name
  • Rosa A. Fong
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Fax number
  • (415) 241-6548

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

Don't understand these terms?
  • Standards-based
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular ESL/ELL needs

Resources

Staff resources available to students
  • Computer specialist(s)
  • Tutor(s)
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • Moderate street parking. Muni: N, 24, 37
School leaders can update this information here.

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Drawing / sketching

McKinley Elementary School Afterschool Enrichment Program (after school program)

About the program
  • The After School Enrichment Program (ASEP) provides a safe, healthy, nurturing, and enriching environment for a diverse student base. In their licensed program, school-age students are given the opportunity to develop social and academic skills. Activities include a literacy program, Tree Frog Treks, drumming, SPARK (Sports, Play, and Active Recreation for Kids), and Photography.ASEP has three different after school options: ASEP Comprehensive Enrichment Program (Mon-Fri 1:50pm-6pm), Language Immersion Program (Mon-Fri 1:50pm-6pm), and Afterschool Clubs (Mon-Thurs 1:50pm-3pm). Sign up early as space is limited. SFUSD ExCel after school programs ensure involvement of teachers from students' schools to make sure that after school academics are aligned with the school day curriculum. Every school with an ExCEL program partners with a nonprofit community based organization to run activities and build bridges to the neighborhood.Camps:Summer camps are fun at McKinley are structured differently than the afterschool program.2012 Two-week Summer Camp Sessions:Dates: June 11-July 27Ages: grades K-5Days/Times: Mon-Fri 7:30am-6pmCost: 50 per two-week session
Operated by
  • Afterschool Enrichment Program (ExCEL Program)
Days offered
  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
Is enrollment limited to students who attend the school?
  • Yes
Is there a fee for the program?
  • Yes
Is financial aid available?
  • Yes
Website
Phone number
  • (415) 863-2737

Summer program 1

About the program
  • Each program has an academic, enrichment and physical activity component. The programs are based on a youth development model and include project based learning activities. The summer programs are operated by community based organizations that are contracted by SFUSD to provide the services based on grants to the school from California Department of Education. Each organization has a site specific enrollment process. Priority enrollment goes to the students from the school site. Students from other SFUSD schools are eligible to apply though in many of the elementary schools there is more demand than available slots. Funding changes year to year and program offerings change.
Types of activities
  • Academic
  • Arts
  • Athletic
Operated by
  • After School Enrichment Program
Days offered
  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
Phone number
  • (415) 863-9917
School leaders can update this information here.

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