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Mckinleyville Middle
Middle School · Mckinleyville Union Elementary · Mckinleyville, CA
A Mckinleyville Union Elementary middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2285 Central Ave., Mckinleyville, CA 95519
- Math 27% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 28% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mckinleyville Middle score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 28% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (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
54.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mckinleyville Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- County Safety: Average580/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,687
Median home value
$432,600
Median rent
$1,442/mo
College educated
38.1%
Homeownership
61.3%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95519; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Tree CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | K–12 | 3.4 mi | 173 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Mckinleyville Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,485NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mckinleyville Middle is listed in McKinleyville Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mckinleyville Middle
Mckinleyville Middle is a public middle school in Mckinleyville, CA, part of Mckinleyville Union Elementary, serving approximately 338 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #8,853 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mckinleyville Middle
What grades does Mckinleyville Middle serve?
Mckinleyville Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mckinleyville Middle?
Mckinleyville Middle has an enrollment of approximately 338 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckinleyville Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckinleyville Middle is 22.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mckinleyville Middle rank in CA?
Mckinleyville Middle ranks #8,853 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Mckinleyville Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Mckinleyville Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Mckinleyville Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mckinleyville Middle has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mckinleyville Middle a charter school?
No, Mckinleyville Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mckinleyville Middle a Title I school?
No, Mckinleyville Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mckinleyville Middle?
54.4% of students at Mckinleyville Middle 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
- 338
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Humboldt County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.2%
- Phone
- (707) 839-1508
- Area population (ZIP 95519)
- 18,792
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
Official sources & links
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 95519; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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