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#1227 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 38% in state
Mckinley Elementary School
Elementary School · Van Dyke Public Schools · Warren, MI
A Van Dyke Public Schools elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
13173 TOEPFER RD, Warren, MI 48089
- Math 21% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 31% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mckinley Elementary School score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 26% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mckinley Elementary School 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 Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,111/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Warren), 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
$53,076
Median home value
$117,300
Median rent
$1,187/mo
College educated
11.4%
Homeownership
55.1%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48089; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of WarrenCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 790 | Compare → |
| Macomb Montessori AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 238 | Compare → |
| Trix AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 259 | Compare → |
| Crescentwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–2 | 1.0 mi | 231 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Van Dyke Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $20,064NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mckinley Elementary School is listed in Van Dyke Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mckinley Elementary School
Mckinley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Warren, MI, part of Van Dyke Public Schools, serving approximately 326 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,227 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mckinley Elementary School
What grades does Mckinley Elementary School serve?
Mckinley Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Mckinley Elementary School?
Mckinley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 326 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elementary School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mckinley Elementary School rank in MI?
Mckinley Elementary School ranks #1,227 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Mckinley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mckinley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mckinley Elementary School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mckinley Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mckinley Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mckinley Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mckinley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mckinley Elementary School?
95.4% of students at Mckinley Elementary School 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 326
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Macomb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.1%
- Phone
- (586) 758-8365
- Area population (ZIP 48089)
- 32,126
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 48089; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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