McKinley Avenue Elementary

Summary:

McKinley Avenue Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, California, serving 536 students from kindergarten to 6th grade as part of the Los Angeles Unified School District.

McKinley Avenue Elementary faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance ranking in the bottom 10% of California elementary schools over the past decade. The school has a highly diverse student population, with 80.63% Hispanic and 18.32% African American students, which is notably different from the more homogeneous nearby schools like South Park Elementary and Parmelee Avenue Elementary. Additionally, McKinley Avenue Elementary has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 15.4% in 2017-2018 to 42.8% in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the district average.

Despite the challenges, there may be opportunities to learn from the higher-performing nearby schools within the Los Angeles Unified School District that serve similar student populations. Addressing the underlying causes of the school's poor academic performance and high chronic absenteeism, such as socioeconomic factors or lack of engagement, could be crucial steps in improving student outcomes at McKinley Avenue Elementary.


Detail:

Public K-6

 7812 McKinley Ave.
       Los Angeles, CA  90001-2829


(323) 582-7481

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
5367th of 5,874 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,377 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.8 Help
Number of students:  536

Racial breakdown:

Not Specified:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details McKinley Avenue Elementary ranks worse than 91.4% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 464th among 487 ranked elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.47. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details 99.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McKinley Avenue Elementary is 19.8, which is the 218th best among 487 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McKinley Avenue Elementary is $10,377. 362 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

McKinley Avenue Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks McKinley Avenue Elementary 5367th of 5874 California public elementary schools. (See McKinley Avenue Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Los Angeles Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Angeles Unified 918th of 1563 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McKinley Avenue Elementary

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Rank History for all students at McKinley Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 18.32 4091st 4809 14.9%
2005 17.93 4109th 4822 14.8%
2006 15.45 4325th 4818 10.2%
2007 18.26 4428th 5113 13.4%
2008 15.64 4619th 5113 9.7%
2009 14.33 4774th 5193 8.1%
2010 17.49 4744th 5314 10.7%
2011 16.12 4898th 5377 8.9%
2012 16.79 4857th 5390 9.9%
2013 20.15 4720th 5530 14.6%
2015 16.12 4976th 5611 11.3%
2016 17.38 4845th 5614 13.7%
2017 12.86 5293rd 5692 7.0%
2018 20.10 4671st 5662 17.5%
2019 15.78 5181st 5789 10.5%
2022 13.77 5467th 5883 7.1%
2023 14.47 5367th 5874 8.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at McKinley Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.19 2707th 3246 16.6%
2019 30.25 2474th 3275 24.5%
2022 22.09 3102nd 3311 6.3%
2023 25.66 2835th 3250 12.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at McKinley Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.19 1840th 2420 24.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McKinley Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.08 3848th 5084 24.3%
2019 21.91 4433rd 5173 14.3%
2022 19.04 4717th 5264 10.4%
2023 19.79 4720th 5374 12.2%
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Rank History for Female students at McKinley Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.03 4237th 5413 21.7%
2019 13.78 5104th 5492 7.1%
2022 17.18 4975th 5635 11.7%
2023 14.31 5213th 5617 7.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at McKinley Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.80 731st 2128 65.6%
2019 30.35 1776th 2585 31.3%
2022 22.74 1882nd 2227 15.5%
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Rank History for Male students at McKinley Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.46 4786th 5431 11.9%
2019 18.77 4766th 5510 13.5%
2022 12.15 5434th 5663 4.0%
2023 15.65 5111th 5650 9.5%
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Rank History for African American students at McKinley Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.40 447th 700 36.1%
2019 22.26 633rd 747 15.3%
2022 29.89 473rd 663 28.7%
2023 17.89 616th 662 6.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at McKinley Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.77 3436th 4830 28.9%
2019 26.18 3963rd 4963 20.1%
2022 21.99 4358th 5084 14.3%
2023 22.76 4290th 5098 15.8%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

McKinley Avenue Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for McKinley Avenue Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 5 458 0 317 0 n/a n/a 0 780
1989 0 442 0 376 0 n/a n/a 0 818
1990 0 405 2 478 0 n/a n/a 0 885
1991 0 406 0 516 0 n/a n/a 0 922
1992 0 358 2 505 0 n/a n/a 0 865
1993 0 335 3 561 0 n/a n/a 0 899
1994 0 309 4 593 0 n/a n/a 0 906
1995 0 271 1 579 0 n/a n/a 0 851
1996 0 271 1 579 0 n/a n/a 0 851
1997 0 270 1 650 2 n/a n/a 0 923
1998 0 251 0 672 0 n/a n/a 0 923
1999 0 256 2 712 0 n/a n/a 0 970
2000 0 225 2 747 0 n/a n/a 0 974
2001 0 204 0 791 1 n/a n/a 0 996
2002 1 194 0 789 3 n/a n/a 0 987
2003 1 194 0 789 3 n/a n/a 0 987
2004 3 182 0 832 4 n/a n/a 0 1021
2005 0 177 0 854 4 n/a n/a 0 1035
2006 1 165 4 811 1 n/a n/a 0 982
2007 0 149 2 808 0 n/a n/a 0 959
2008 n/a 145 1 815 n/a n/a n/a 0 961
2009 3 148 0 771 0 0 0 0 922
2010 0 149 0 731 0 0 1 0 881
2011 0 143 0 619 1 0 0 0 763
2012 0 154 0 617 1 0 1 0 773
2013 0 127 1 635 2 0 0 0 765
2014 0 116 0 648 3 0 0 0 767
2015 2 116 0 643 3 0 8 0 772
2016 6 119 0 658 3 0 9 0 795
2017 5 133 0 693 2 0 2 0 835
2018 3 132 0 635 2 0 2 0 774
2019 4 136 0 609 1 0 0 0 750
2020 4 146 0 628 0 0 4 0 782
2021 3 135 0 551 0 0 6 0 695
2022 2 105 0 462 0 0 4 0 573
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 536 536

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McKinley Avenue Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 780 37.0 21.0 n/a
1989 818 40.0 20.4 n/a
1990 885 40.0 22.1 n/a
1991 922 40.0 23.0 n/a
1992 865 40.6 21.3 84.6
1993 899 41.0 21.9 92.5
1994 906 41.0 22.1 94.9
1995 851 37.0 23.0 94.9
1996 851 37.0 23.0 94.9
1997 923 42.0 22.0 94.9
1998 923 45.0 20.5 94.9
1999 970 48.0 20.2 94.9
2000 974 47.0 20.7 97.3
2001 996 47.0 21.2 96.5
2002 987 47.5 20.8 95.4
2003 987 47.5 20.8 95.4
2004 1021 47.5 21.5 97.4
2005 1035 49.0 21.1 94.9
2006 982 48.0 20.5 93.8
2007 959 47.0 20.4 91.8
2008 961 54.0 17.8 50.2
2009 922 48.0 17.1 92
2010 881 41.0 21.4 91.1
2011 763 n/a n/a 56.6
2012 773 32.0 24.1 n/a
2013 765 30.0 25.5 59.5
2014 767 32.0 23.9 91.8
2015 772 33.0 23.3 92.6
2016 795 33.0 24.0 96.7
2017 835 36.0 23.1 90.9
2018 774 34.0 22.7 97
2019 750 33.0 22.7 96.5
2020 782 n/a n/a 98.6
2021 695 32.0 21.7 99
2022 573 24.0 23.8 98.1
2023 536 27.0 19.8 99.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio McKinley Avenue Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 780 37.0 21.0 n/a
1989 818 40.0 20.4 n/a
1990 885 40.0 22.1 n/a
1991 922 40.0 23.0 n/a
1992 865 40.6 21.3 84.6
1993 899 41.0 21.9 92.5
1994 906 41.0 22.1 94.9
1995 851 37.0 23.0 94.9
1996 851 37.0 23.0 94.9
1997 923 42.0 22.0 94.9
1998 923 45.0 20.5 94.9
1999 970 48.0 20.2 94.9
2000 974 47.0 20.7 97.3
2001 996 47.0 21.2 96.5
2002 987 47.5 20.8 95.4
2003 987 47.5 20.8 95.4
2004 1021 47.5 21.5 97.4
2005 1035 49.0 21.1 94.9
2006 982 48.0 20.5 93.8
2007 959 47.0 20.4 91.8
2008 961 54.0 17.8 50.2
2009 922 48.0 17.1 92
2010 881 41.0 21.4 91.1
2011 763 n/a n/a 56.6
2012 773 32.0 24.1 n/a
2013 765 30.0 25.5 59.5
2014 767 32.0 23.9 91.8
2015 772 33.0 23.3 92.6
2016 795 33.0 24.0 96.7
2017 835 36.0 23.1 90.9
2018 774 34.0 22.7 97
2019 750 33.0 22.7 96.5
2020 782 n/a n/a 98.6
2021 695 32.0 21.7 99
2022 573 24.0 23.8 98.1
2023 536 27.0 19.8 99.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

McKinley Avenue Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201297.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%98.0%100.0%99.0%98.0%99.0%
201386.0%0.0%0.0%14.0%93.0%99.0%97.0%91.0%97.0%
201494.0%0.0%0.0%6.0%97.0%98.0%99.0%95.0%99.0%
201599.0%1.0%0.0%1.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
2016100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201795.0%0.0%0.0%5.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%97.0%≥99.0%
2018≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
2019≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
202095.8%0.0%4.2%97.2%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for McKinley Avenue Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $10,377

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McKinley Avenue Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 5181st of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 5367th of 5874 Elementary schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (McKinley Avenue Elementary)28.624.7
 3.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)42.940.1
 2.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (McKinley Avenue Elementary)31.727.2
 4.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)44.442.8
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (McKinley Avenue Elementary)25.923.7
 2.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)43.439.9
 3.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (McKinley Avenue Elementary)15.312.9
 2.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)3837.6
 0.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (McKinley Avenue Elementary)20.711.6
 9.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)44.741.5
 3.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (McKinley Avenue Elementary)137.4
 5.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)31.130.5
 0.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (McKinley Avenue Elementary)3.35.3
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Los Angeles Unified)24.324.8
 0.5%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (McKinley Avenue Elementary)31.821.8
 10%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)41.238.6
 2.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (McKinley Avenue Elementary)29.812.8
 16.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)32.528.1
 4.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students750536
 28.5%
African American1360
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic6090
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White40
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.5%99.3%
 2.7%


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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