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#5135 of 9,539 schools in CA
Mckinley Institute of Technology
Middle School · Redwood City Elementary · Redwood City, CA
A Redwood City Elementary middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
400 Duane St., Redwood City, CA 94062
- Math 7% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 21% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mckinley Institute of Technology score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 24 points since 2018, to 14% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mckinley Institute of Technology sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 84Very Walkable
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,120/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Redwood City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$233,333
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$2,885/mo
College educated
67.6%
Homeownership
71.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94062; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Redwood City Elementary
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #7 of 12
- District spending per student
- $20,911NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mckinley Institute of Technology is listed in Redwood City Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mckinley Institute of Technology
Mckinley Institute of Technology is a public middle school in Redwood City, CA, part of Redwood City Elementary, serving approximately 445 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #5,135 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mckinley Institute of Technology
What grades does Mckinley Institute of Technology serve?
Mckinley Institute of Technology serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mckinley Institute of Technology?
Mckinley Institute of Technology has an enrollment of approximately 445 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Institute of Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Institute of Technology is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mckinley Institute of Technology rank in CA?
Mckinley Institute of Technology ranks #5,135 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Mckinley Institute of Technology's MySchoolScout rating?
Mckinley Institute of Technology has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mckinley Institute of Technology?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mckinley Institute of Technology has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mckinley Institute of Technology a charter school?
No, Mckinley Institute of Technology is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mckinley Institute of Technology a Title I school?
No, Mckinley Institute of Technology is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mckinley Institute of Technology?
91.5% of students at Mckinley Institute of Technology qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 445
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- San Mateo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.6%
- Phone
- (650) 482-2410
- Area population (ZIP 94062)
- 25,944
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94062; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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