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William McKinley

Public | K-12 & ungraded | 407 students

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3 stars

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Posted April 13, 2010

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


Posted February 5, 2009

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


Posted November 14, 2008

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


Posted October 2, 2007

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


Posted September 27, 2007

It is the worst special ed school I have ever seen. I wish something could really be done about it!!
—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.

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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.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.

10 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
0%

2010

 
 
10%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
8%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

11 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
0%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


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

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.

21 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
0%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
0%

2008

 
 
0%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

20 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
10%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
0%

2008

 
 
0%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


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

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
10%

2009

 
 
10%

2008

 
 
18%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
10%

2009

 
 
0%

2008

 
 
19%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
0%

2009

 
 
10%

2008

 
 
8%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


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

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.

27 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
11%

2010

 
 
0%

2009

 
 
22%

2008

 
 
4%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

27 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
4%

2010

 
 
0%

2009

 
 
5%

2008

 
 
13%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


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

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 73% in 2011.

20 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
5%

2010

 
 
5%

2009

 
 
11%

2008

 
 
12%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

22 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
0%

2010

 
 
16%

2009

 
 
11%

2008

 
 
6%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


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

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2011.

24 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
17%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
22%

2008

 
 
25%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

21 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
5%

2010

 
 
12%

2009

 
 
7%

2008

 
 
7%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

20 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
0%

2010

 
 
0%

2009

 
 
0%

2008

 
 
0%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


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

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 84% in 2011.

41 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
26%

2009

 
 
16%

2008

 
 
13%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2011.

43 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
19%

2008

 
 
13%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

31 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
13%

2010

 
 
21%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


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

English Language Arts

All Students0%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students0%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged0%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


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

English Language Arts

All Students0%
Femalen/a
Male0%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic0%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged0%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students10%
Femalen/a
Male12%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged12%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities10%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


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

English Language Arts

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


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

English Language Arts

All Students11%
Femalen/a
Male12%
African American9%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged6%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities11%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students4%
Femalen/a
Male4%
African American0%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged6%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities4%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


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

English Language Arts

All Students5%
Femalen/a
Male0%
African American0%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged8%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities5%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students0%
Femalen/a
Male0%
African American0%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged0%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


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

English Language Arts

All Students17%
Femalen/a
Male15%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged19%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities17%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students5%
Femalen/a
Male6%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic10%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged0%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities5%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students0%
Femalen/a
Male0%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged0%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


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

English Language Arts

All Students34%
Female54%
Male25%
African American30%
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged35%
Not economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilities34%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students32%
Female54%
Male23%
African American21%
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged26%
Not economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilities32%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students13%
Femalen/a
Male8%
African American0%
Asiann/a
Hispanic10%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged19%
Not economically disadvantaged0%
Students with disabilities13%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


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

Biology

The state average for Biology was 71% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
9%

2009

 
 
25%

2008

 
 
6%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 55% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Introductory Physics

The state average for Introductory Physics was 61% in 2011.

25 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
16%

2010

 
 
13%

2009

 
 
5%

2008

 
 
11%
Tech/Engineering

The state average for Tech/Engineering was 53% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


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

Biology

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Chemistry

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Introductory Physics

All Students16%
Femalen/a
Male21%
African American14%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantaged0%
Students with disabilities16%
English language learnersn/a

Tech/Engineering

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
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%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 51%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 8N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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90 Warren Ave
Boston, MA 02116
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Phone: (617) 635-9976

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