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#78 of 240 schools in DC

Top 32% in state

Mckinley MS

Middle School · District of Columbia Public Schools · Washington, DC

A District of Columbia Public Schools middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

151 T. St. NE, Washington, DC 20002

  • Math 8% vs DC 29% (2025)
  • Reading 31% vs DC 40% (2025)
  • 11:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-0.26 pts/yr
Data Period2013–2025
TrendStable
Academics5.4Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.6% (2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))
Reading/ELA Proficiency30.2% (2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))
Math vs. State Avg-20.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.3 pts
Overall Proficiency19% (2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING), Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))
vs. Expected-12.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
District spending per student$31,629
Chronic Absenteeism38.4%

Students at Mckinley MS score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING) proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. DC average.

Math Proficiency8%(2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))
School
State
29%(2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))
ELA Proficiency31%(2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))
School
State
40%(2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 13 points across the 13-year record (2013–2025) and has held near 19% recently.

Show all 9 years
2013
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
6%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
6%
ELA
19%
2017
Math
9%
ELA
24%
2018
Math
8%
ELA
26%
2019
Math
8%
ELA
26%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
22%
2025
Math
8%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)

Based on 24 test records from DC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Mckinley MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 86Very Walkable
  • Transit 69Good Transit
  • Bike 85Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,514/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Washington), 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

$114,482

Median home value

$813,700

Median rent

$2,140/mo

College educated

69.8%

Homeownership

37.2%

Poverty rate

13.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20002; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified7.64–80.6 mi198Compare →
Capital Village PcsCharter · enrollment unverified5.75–80.8 mi103Compare →
Dc Prep Pcs - Edgewood MSCharter · enrollment unverified5.94–80.8 mi300Compare →
Kipp Dc - Will Academy PcsCharter · enrollment unverified4.35–80.8 mi323Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

District of Columbia Public Schools

Schools in district
117
Rank in district
#44 of 116
District spending per student
$31,629NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mckinley MS is listed in District of Columbia Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mckinley MS

Mckinley MS is a public middle school in Washington, DC, part of District of Columbia Public Schools, serving approximately 263 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #78 of 240 schools in DC. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mckinley MS

What grades does Mckinley MS serve?

Mckinley MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Mckinley MS?

Mckinley MS has an enrollment of approximately 263 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckinley MS?

The student-teacher ratio at Mckinley MS is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mckinley MS rank in DC?

Mckinley MS ranks #78 of 240 schools in DC.

What is Mckinley MS's MySchoolScout rating?

Mckinley MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 MS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mckinley MS has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).

Is Mckinley MS a charter school?

No, Mckinley MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mckinley MS a Title I school?

No, Mckinley MS is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
263
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
District of Columbia
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.4%
Area population (ZIP 20002)
70,580
Area average commute
30 min
Area median age
33.7
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 · 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING) · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING). A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING) · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING). 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 20002; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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