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Mckinley Charter School
High School · Eau Claire Area School District · Eau Claire, WI
An Eau Claire Area School District charter high school where students score 46 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1266 McKinley Rd, Eau Claire, WI 54703
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 52.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mckinley Charter School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 15 points since 2018, reaching 25% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
2.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mckinley Charter 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,072/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eau Claire), 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
$68,801
Median home value
$224,600
Median rent
$986/mo
College educated
31%
Homeownership
62.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54703; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 1.1 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| North HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,572 | Compare → |
| Regis High & Middle SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | 6–12 | 1.8 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| Altoona HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 580 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Eau Claire Area School District
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #21 of 22
- District spending per student
- $14,336NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mckinley Charter School is listed in Eau Claire Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mckinley Charter School
Mckinley Charter School is a public high school in Eau Claire, WI, part of Eau Claire Area School District, serving approximately 137 students in grades 6th-12th with a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,985 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mckinley Charter School
What grades does Mckinley Charter School serve?
Mckinley Charter School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Mckinley Charter School?
Mckinley Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 137 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Charter School is 22.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mckinley Charter School rank in WI?
Mckinley Charter School ranks #1,985 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Mckinley Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mckinley Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mckinley Charter School has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Mckinley Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Mckinley Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Mckinley Charter School a Title I school?
No, Mckinley Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mckinley Charter School?
2.2% of students at Mckinley Charter 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 137
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Eau Claire County
- Phone
- (715) 852-6900
- 4-Year Graduation
- 52.0%
- Area population (ZIP 54703)
- 43,022
- Area average commute
- 17 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 54703; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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