Below Average
#2408 of 2,846 schools in PA
Mckinley William Sch
Elementary School · Philadelphia City SD
2101 N Orkney St, Philadelphia, PA 19122
Enrollment
323
Student-Teacher
10.8:1
Score
4.3
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
323
Student-Teacher
10.8:1
Score
4.3
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Pennsylvania schools
#2,408 of 2,846
In Philadelphia
#179 of 300
public schools
In district
#132 of 218
Philadelphia City SD
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Mckinley William Sch
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About Mckinley William Sch
Mckinley William Sch is a public elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia City SD. Mckinley William Sch serves approximately 323 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Mckinley William Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,408 of 2,846 schools in PA.
Structured state assessment records for Mckinley William Sch show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 4.3 · Below Average
- District avg 4.7
- PA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Mckinley William Sch sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
55% of students at Mckinley William Sch were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Mckinley William Sch — Students at Mckinley William Sch score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores PA PSSA (2023-24)
Based on 42 test records from PA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.3/10.
How Mckinley William Sch Compares
See how Mckinley William Sch performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
2101 N Orkney St, Philadelphia, PA 19122
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mckinley William Sch may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Hackett Horatio B Sch (rated 7.8/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST PETER THE APOSTLE SCHOOL (rated 6.5/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Brown Henry A Sch (rated 6.2/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Philadelphia, see our Philadelphia schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Welsh John Sch Philadelphia | 0.2 mi | 2.3 |
| The U School: Innovative Lab Philadelphia | 0.3 mi | 6.6 |
| Hartranft John F Sch Philadelphia | 0.5 mi | 4.4 |
| DeBurgos Bilingual Magnet MS Philadelphia | 0.6 mi | 3.5 |
| AL-AQSA ISLAMIC SCHOOL Philadelphia | 0.7 mi | 7.0 |
| Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS Philadelphia | 0.6 mi | 6.3 |
| Hunter William H Sch Philadelphia | 0.6 mi | 3.4 |
| Moffet John Sch Philadelphia | 0.6 mi | 4.3 |
| Ludlow James R Sch Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | 4.0 |
| HOPE PARTNERSHIP FOR EDUCATION Philadelphia | 0.7 mi | 6.9 |
| Pan American Academy CS Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | 3.3 |
| Sankofa Freedom Academy CS Philadelphia | 0.7 mi | 5.0 |
| Kensington Health Sciences Philadelphia | 0.7 mi | 5.2 |
| Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson Philadelphia | 0.7 mi | 3.4 |
| Dunbar Paul L Sch Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | 5.5 |
| Brown Henry A Sch Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | 6.2 |
| Potter-Thomas Sch Philadelphia | 1.0 mi | 5.2 |
| Sheppard Isaac Sch Philadelphia | 0.9 mi | 4.4 |
| Hackett Horatio B Sch Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | 7.8 |
| ST PETER THE APOSTLE SCHOOL Philadelphia | 1.0 mi | 6.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 19122 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$57,785
Median Home Value
$341,000
Median Rent
$1,294/mo
Population
24,740
College Educated
42%
Homeownership
35.4%
Avg Commute
29.2 min
Poverty Rate
32.1%
Median Age
28.5
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| Locke Alain Sch Philadelphia, PA | 4.3 |
| Moffet John Sch Philadelphia, PA | 4.3 |
| Overbrook Elementary School Philadelphia, PA | 4.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mckinley William Sch
What grades does Mckinley William Sch serve?
Mckinley William Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Mckinley William Sch?
Mckinley William Sch has an enrollment of approximately 323 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckinley William Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckinley William Sch is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mckinley William Sch rank in PA?
Mckinley William Sch ranks #2,408 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Mckinley William Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Mckinley William Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 William Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mckinley William Sch has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mckinley William Sch a charter school?
No, Mckinley William Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mckinley William Sch a Title I school?
No, Mckinley William Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mckinley William Sch?
100.0% of students at Mckinley William Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 323
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.5%
- Phone
- (215) 400-7440
Resources & Links
District
Philadelphia City SD- District Enrollment
- 117,907
- Schools in District
- 220
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $18,897
- District Rank
- #132 of 218
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