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McKinley Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 457 students

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Posted October 20, 2011

A comprehensive and consistent discipline procedure and rules make this a calm and productive school site. It is multicultural and English is the language of instruction with methodology aimed at developing all students' English language skills.
—Submitted by a teacher


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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 65% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
49%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
68%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
20%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
42%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
65%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
61%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
31%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
40%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
14%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students50%
Female39%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic46%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White60%
Low income49%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education48%
Limited English30%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students51%
Female52%
Male51%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic52%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White50%
Low income52%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education54%
Limited English30%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students20%
Female9%
Male30%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic15%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White46%
Low income19%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education22%
Limited English0%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students32%
Female34%
Male30%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic24%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White54%
Low income31%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education31%
Limited English0%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students42%
Female56%
Male30%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic41%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White54%
Low income42%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education42%
Limited English25%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students22%
Female15%
Male31%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic17%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White33%
Low income20%
Not low income36%
Special educationn/a
Not special education24%
Limited English7%
Migrant29%

Reading

All Students46%
Female44%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic44%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White40%
Low income44%
Not low income55%
Special educationn/a
Not special education47%
Limited English13%
Migrant57%

Science

All Students25%
Female28%
Male20%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic24%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White27%
Low income24%
Not low income27%
Special educationn/a
Not special education24%
Limited English7%
Migrant36%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 68% 16%
White 26% 64%
Black 3% 6%
Native American 2% 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 9%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 87%N/A42%
Special education 8%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 31%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 19N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 14N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 52%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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621 South 13th Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
Phone: (509) 573-1401

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