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#1264 of 2,228 schools in WA
Mckinley Elementary School
Elementary School · Yakima School District · Yakima, WA
A Yakima School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
621 S 13th Ave, Yakima, WA 98902
- Math 19% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 24% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mckinley Elementary School score 21% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 21% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,604/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Yakima), 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
$60,050
Median home value
$237,700
Median rent
$1,045/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
51.8%
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98902; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 473 | Compare → |
| St John of Kronstadt Orthodox Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.6 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Grace Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Mcclure Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 544 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Yakima School District
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #17 of 25
- District spending per student
- $18,941NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mckinley Elementary School is listed in Yakima 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 Yakima, WA, part of Yakima School District, serving approximately 412 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,264 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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 412 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elementary School is 13.7:1. 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 WA?
Mckinley Elementary School ranks #1,264 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Mckinley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mckinley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mckinley Elementary School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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?
91.7% 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
- 412
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Yakima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.7%
- Phone
- (509) 573-1400
- Area population (ZIP 98902)
- 45,377
- Area average commute
- 17.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 · 2024 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 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 98902; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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