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McKenney-Harrison Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 609 students

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4 stars

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Posted May 21, 2011

This historic school has served my family well. My son has always needed a little extra help with reading and math and McKenney has been outstanding with providing him the resources needed to achieve grade level and beyond. If you are actively involved in your child's education, teacher's at McKenney are more than willing to work with you to help improve your child's grades. McKenney Harrison also has opportunities for talent development and great after school activities. My son is in their Dusenchord choir and loves it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 16, 2010

This school is horrible. my 2nd grader brought home a packet of spells to cast on people, then he brought home a few inapropriat books, one with cartooned negad women in it. At my sons christmas program tonight they made my 3 year old daughter stand out in the cold for and hour before they opened the doors for seating. I had to leave do to she had to pee and would of peed her pants.Her toes were frozen and they refused to open the doors. I would not recommend this school for dogs!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 27, 2010

Very good school, excellent teachers and staff. Lots of nice afterschool activities, my kids love going every day!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 16, 2008

My son has excelled since starting this school. Great techers and other staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 85% in 2012.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
77%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
75%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 82% in 2012.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
68%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
68%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
75%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2012.

118 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
73%
Math

The state average for Math was 86% in 2012.

118 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
80%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 67% in 2012.

118 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
71%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

  • In 2011-2012, this school received a grade of "B".
  • In 2010-2011, this school received a grade of "D".
  • In 2009-2010, this school received a grade of "B".

About the tests


Indiana uses the A through F School Grading System to assess the overall performance of a school. For the 2011-2012 school year, schools were graded based on performance and participation levels in state standardized tests and student growth using the Indiana Growth Model. In addition, high schools were graded on four-year (on-time) graduation rates and college and career readiness indicators including Advanced Placment exam results and industry certification exam results.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

GreatSchools Rating

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Academic rating
6 / 10
Climate rating
Not available

This school's GreatSchools Rating is based on academics (90%) and climate (10%). The academic rating measures students' test scores, academic growth and college readiness. The climate rating measures safety, cleanliness, parent involvement and more.

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Academic rating

The academic rating is made up of equally-weighted parts: students' test scores, their academic growth (for elementary and middle schools) and their readiness for college (for high schools). The graphs below compare this school's results in each area to other schools in the city and state. Growth and college readiness ratings are coming soon, pending publication of 2012 data.
Overall academic rating

6

Average

Test score rating 2012*
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Student growth rating 2012**
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City
State
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10
This school
Reading growth
Above average
Math growth
Below average

*Test scores are based on 2012 ISTEP and ECA results from the state of Indiana.

**The academic growth rating measures how schools affect student test score improvement over time in reading and math. Data is from the 2012 school year and is provided by the Indiana Department of Education.

Climate ratings

Climate rating for this school is not yet available.

Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 92% 73%
Multiracial 3% 4%
Hispanic 2% 8%
Asian 1% 2%
American Indian 0% 0%
Black 0% 12%
Native Hawaiin or Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 40%N/A47%
Special education 8%N/A15%
English learners 1%N/A5%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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320 Van Auken St
Auburn, IN 46706
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Phone: (260) 920-1015

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