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McKinley Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 561 students

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Posted April 19, 2010

The teachers at McKinley really care about their students. Barb Rhame is amazing!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 11, 2008

This school is made for the most creative and the kids with most potential. Some people can't see the greatness of McKinley, becaue they haven't witnessed the experience of being at a school with so much fun and oppertunity. By going to this school, I know the teachers are fantastic, the classes are exciting, and most importantly the students are unique and great. I know the location of the school isn't the greatest, but no school is perfect.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 11, 2008

McKinley is a fine a excellent school and the staff is always trying their hardest to help out each and every students individual problems no matter what it is the staff will always sit there and listen to what the kids have to say and give them good advice to help them through their problem and other important lessons that will help them throughout life.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 6, 2008

mckinley should be a flabbergastic molecular breakdown,thats how bad it is
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 11, 2007

Mckinley has a bad reputation for violence. I just want it to be known that this is not true at all. Mckinley is a very caring and understanding environment for all children. I have an eighth grader and sixth grader that go to Mckinley and I am very impressed with the individual attention given to both of my children. I give Mckinley two big thumbs up! Thank you to all of the teachers and staff that make it a great school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 9, 2007

Mckinely is a great school with a helpful staff and a diverse group of students. The teachers get to know each student and the have a spectacular fine arts program.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 24, 2006

McKinley is a great school. It has a very diverse student body and staff. In fact it is the most diverse school in Cedar Rapids. This school has high expectations for their students and it shows in the performance on standardized test (ITBS). I know that McKinley is constantly fighting the negative stereotypes that come from the neighborhood, but the only way you know how great of a school it is, is by attending. The students are very friendly and helpful. The teachers always go up and beyond to help the students succeed. They have a wonderful music program that tends to get better every year. McKinley also offers programs outside of school in which my kids have been involved and they are phenominal. I love the center point system which allows me a chance to check on my kids and keep contact with my teacher. Great School!
—Submitted by a staff


Posted August 24, 2004

I think that this school is not very nice to 'new' students from other schools or are very caring about the individual students needs.They would rather put them on medication than sit down and try to understand. Not very friendly or helpful when it comes to working out problems.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.
Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

177 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2012.

177 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


Beginning in 2011-2012 Iowa used the Iowa Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The Iowa Assessments are standards-based tests, which measure specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Iowa. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See Iowa's state standards

Source: Iowa Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

135 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

134 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


Beginning in 2011-2012 Iowa used the Iowa Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The Iowa Assessments are standards-based tests, which measure specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Iowa. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See Iowa's state standards

Source: Iowa Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 75% in 2012.

161 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2012.

161 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


Beginning in 2011-2012 Iowa used the Iowa Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The Iowa Assessments are standards-based tests, which measure specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Iowa. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See Iowa's state standards

Source: Iowa Department of Education

Math

All Students64%
Female61%
Male67%
African American30%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilities23%
English language learners10%

Reading

All Students56%
Female58%
Male54%
African American16%
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Students with disabilities16%
English language learners0%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


Beginning in 2011-2012 Iowa used the Iowa Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The Iowa Assessments are standards-based tests, which measure specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Iowa. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Iowa 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 Iowa's state standards

Source: Iowa Department of Education

Math

All Students81%
Female84%
Male76%
African American56%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial80%
Native Americann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities29%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students67%
Female79%
Male54%
African American44%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial60%
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities12%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


Beginning in 2011-2012 Iowa used the Iowa Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The Iowa Assessments are standards-based tests, which measure specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Iowa. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Iowa 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 Iowa's state standards

Source: Iowa Department of Education

Math

All Students66%
Female62%
Male65%
African American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Students with disabilities17%
English language learners10%

Reading

All Students61%
Female58%
Male60%
African American45%
Asiann/a
Hispanic18%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities7%
English language learners0%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


Beginning in 2011-2012 Iowa used the Iowa Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The Iowa Assessments are standards-based tests, which measure specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Iowa. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Iowa 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 Iowa's state standards

Source: Iowa Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 64% 85%
Black 30% 6%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 2%
Hispanic 2% 7%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 42%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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620 10th St SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Phone: (319) 558-2348

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