Skip to main content

Average

#1204 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 49% in state

Mckinley Elementary School

Elementary School · North Bergen School District · North Bergen, NJ

A North Bergen School District elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3110 LIBERTY AVE, North Bergen, NJ 07047

  • Math 24% vs NJ 40% (2025)
  • Reading 41% vs NJ 54% (2025)
  • 10:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data16
Annual Change+2.66 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics6.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency24.4% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.9% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-23.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+8.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio10:1
District spending per student$22,134
Chronic Absenteeism18.8%

Students at Mckinley Elementary School score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency24%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
40%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency41%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
54%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2021, reaching 33% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
60%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
64%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
59%
2013
Math
58%
ELA
61%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
29%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
29%
ELA
54%
2020*
Math
13%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
13%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
35%
2024
Math
22%
ELA
38%
2025
Math
24%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 53 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

78.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

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 New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 82Very Walkable
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable

Powered byWalk Score

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$75,505

Median home value

$466,800

Median rent

$1,702/mo

College educated

32%

Homeownership

41.3%

Poverty rate

12.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07047; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Robert Waters Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–60.4 mi1,019Compare →
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Center for Early Childhood EducationEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–K0.5 mi303Compare →
George Washington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.0K–60.7 mi761Compare →
Jefferson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–40.7 mi316Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

North Bergen School District

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#5 of 8
District spending per student
$22,134NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mckinley Elementary School is listed in North Bergen School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mckinley Elementary School

Mckinley Elementary School is a public elementary school in North Bergen, NJ, part of North Bergen School District, serving approximately 320 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,204 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 8th.

How many students attend Mckinley Elementary School?

Mckinley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 320 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elementary School is 10:1. 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 NJ?

Mckinley Elementary School ranks #1,204 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Mckinley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mckinley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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?

78.1% 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 – 8th
Enrollment
320
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Hudson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.8%
Area population (ZIP 07047)
61,202
Area average commute
33.4 min
Area median age
40.8
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 NJSLA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 NJSLA. 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 NJSLA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 07047; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.