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Parent involvement
This school serves kids from elementary all the way up to high school with behavioral and emotional problems. The teachers and support staff have backgrounds in special ed. and there are many services available on-site, including therapy and medication monitoring. While almost all of the children have some sort of medical diagnosis, most are not obvious due to the casual observer due to the incredible dedication of the teachers and therapists in helping these kids to succeed in life. As with all children, parental involvement is necessary for the children to overcome their challenges. The staff willingly works with parents to accommodate work schedules for meetings and conferences, even if it means telephone conferences after work on the teacher's own time. The only children in this school I feel are in danger of failing are the ones whose parents' can't be bothered to get involved.
—Submitted by a parent
My child gets all the services he need to help him be successful academically and emotionally. Its amazing how much support he recieves. There is wediko therepy, school guidence and extra staff in the classroom. Some children do not take advantage of what the school provides, and its unfortunate. However, my child is doing well and will be successful in a regular ed school (inclusion class).
—Submitted by a parent
McKinley schools serves students from K-12 with emotional/behavioral challenges. The academic program is rich and individualized. The school has some of the best Classroom libraries in the city. Although the students are challenged, the staff comprised of teachers, assistant teachers, guidance staff and therapists offer a wide range of academic as well as therapeutic supports that keep students engaged. Rating 4+
—Submitted by a teacher
Most of their students are wonderful kids who have learning disabilities. The constant chaos in the school makes it hard for special ed students to learn.
—Submitted by Anonymous, a parent
It is the worst special ed school I have ever seen. I wish something could really be done about it!!
—Submitted by a parent
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Grade level
The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.
10 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.
11 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.
See Massachusetts' state standards
Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.
21 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.
20 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.
See Massachusetts' state standards
Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.
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The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.
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The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.
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In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.
See Massachusetts' state standards
Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.
27 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.
27 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
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In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.
See Massachusetts' state standards
Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
The state average for English Language Arts was 73% in 2011.
20 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.
22 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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2010
2009
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In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.
See Massachusetts' state standards
Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2011.
24 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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2010
2009
2008
The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.
21 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.
20 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.
See Massachusetts' state standards
Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
The state average for English Language Arts was 84% in 2011.
41 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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The state average for Math was 77% in 2011.
43 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
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The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.
31 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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2010
In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.
See Massachusetts' state standards
Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
| All Students | 0% |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | 0% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| All Students | 0% |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 0% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | 0% |
| English language learners | n/a |
In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.
The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See Massachusetts' state standards
Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
| All Students | 0% |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | 0% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 0% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | 0% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| All Students | 10% |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | 12% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 12% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | 10% |
| English language learners | n/a |
In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.
The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See Massachusetts' state standards
Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
| All Students | n/a |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.
The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See Massachusetts' state standards
Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
| All Students | 11% |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | 12% |
| African American | 9% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 6% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | 11% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| All Students | 4% |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | 4% |
| African American | 0% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 6% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | 4% |
| English language learners | n/a |
In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.
The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See Massachusetts' state standards
Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
| All Students | 5% |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | 0% |
| African American | 0% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 8% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | 5% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| All Students | 0% |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | 0% |
| African American | 0% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 0% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | 0% |
| English language learners | n/a |
In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.
The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See Massachusetts' state standards
Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
| All Students | 17% |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | 15% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 20% |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 19% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | 17% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| All Students | 5% |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | 6% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 0% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | 5% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| All Students | 0% |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | 0% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 0% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | 0% |
| English language learners | n/a |
In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.
The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See Massachusetts' state standards
Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
| All Students | 34% |
| Female | 54% |
| Male | 25% |
| African American | 30% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 27% |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 35% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 33% |
| Students with disabilities | 34% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| All Students | 32% |
| Female | 54% |
| Male | 23% |
| African American | 21% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 38% |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 26% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 44% |
| Students with disabilities | 32% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| All Students | 13% |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | 8% |
| African American | 0% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 19% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 0% |
| Students with disabilities | 13% |
| English language learners | n/a |
In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.
The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See Massachusetts' state standards
Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
The state average for Biology was 71% in 2011.
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The state average for Chemistry was 55% in 2011.
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The state average for Introductory Physics was 61% in 2011.
25 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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The state average for Tech/Engineering was 53% in 2011.
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In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Science and Technology/Engineering Tests (MCAS STE) to test students in high school in biology, chemistry, introductory physics and technology/engineering. The MCAS STE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.
See Massachusetts' state standards
Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
| All Students | n/a |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| All Students | 16% |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | 21% |
| African American | 14% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 27% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 0% |
| Students with disabilities | 16% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Science and Technology/Engineering Tests (MCAS STE) to test students in high school in biology, chemistry, introductory physics and technology/engineering. The MCAS STE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.
The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See Massachusetts' state standards
Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
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| Ethnicity | This school | State average | ||
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| Black | 55% | 8% | ||
| Hispanic | 27% | 14% | ||
| White | 14% | 70% | ||
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% | ||
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1% | 0% | ||
| Asian | 0% | 5% | ||
| Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% |
| This school | District average | State average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program | 51% | N/A | 31% |
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| Students per FTE teacher | 8 | N/A | 14 |
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