McKinley Middle School

Summary:

McKinley Middle School is a public middle school located in Washington, DC, serving 222 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) district, which is ranked 26 out of 47 districts in DC and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

McKinley Middle School consistently ranks in the bottom half of DC middle schools, receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics are significantly lower than the DCPS and District of Columbia averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 17.7% of 6th graders, 28.8% of 7th graders, and 16.5% of 8th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to DCPS averages of 38.9%, 40.6%, and 36.5%, respectively. In Mathematics, the proficiency rates are even lower, with only 6.3% of 6th and 7th graders proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to DCPS averages of 25.1% and 23.7%. McKinley Middle School's performance on key student subgroups, such as African American students, students with special education needs, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, is consistently lower than the district averages.

While McKinley Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.2 to 11 students per teacher in recent years, the school's academic performance is significantly lower than nearby schools, such as Stuart-Hobson Middle School (Capitol Hill Cluster), which ranked 14th out of 70 DC middle schools in 2023-2024 and had significantly higher proficiency rates in ELA and Mathematics. Additionally, some nearby schools, such as Washington Latin PCS - Anna Julia Cooper Middle School, have more racially diverse student bodies compared to the predominantly African American population at McKinley Middle School.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 151 T. St. NE
       Washington, DC  20002


(202) 281-3950

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
60th of 70 District Of Columbia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $34,100 Help


Students who attend McKinley Middle School usually attend:

High:    Dunbar High School

Feeder schools for McKinley Middle School:

Elementary:    Langdon Elementary School
    Langley Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.2 Help
Number of students:  222

Racial breakdown:

African American:
90.1%
Hispanic:
8.6%
American Indian:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details McKinley Middle School ranks worse than 85.7% of middle schools in District Of Columbia. It also ranks 9th among 14 ranked middle schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.19. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (90.1%), Hispanic (8.6%), American Indian (0.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McKinley Middle School is 9.2, which is the 3rd best among 14 middle schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McKinley Middle School is $34,100, which is the 3rd highest among 14 middle schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McKinley Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks McKinley Middle School 60th of 70 District Of Columbia public middle schools. (See McKinley Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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African American students:


District of Columbia Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks District of Columbia Public Schools 26th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McKinley Middle School

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Rank History for all students at McKinley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 27.74 33rd 49 32.7%
2016 22.90 40th 48 16.7%
2017 30.26 36th 56 35.7%
2018 30.32 52nd 72 27.8%
2019 29.93 53rd 75 29.3%
2022 28.32 47th 59 20.3%
2023 32.28 50th 69 27.5%
2024 26.19 60th 70 14.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at McKinley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.13 12th 29 58.6%
2019 45.76 13th 32 59.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McKinley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.35 39th 44 11.4%
2024 24.56 43rd 49 12.2%
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Rank History for Female students at McKinley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.19 39th 53 26.4%
2019 26.42 43rd 52 17.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at McKinley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.58 30th 46 34.8%
2019 34.31 34th 50 32.0%
2022 37.20 24th 34 29.4%
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Rank History for Male students at McKinley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.65 36th 49 26.5%
2019 34.46 33rd 53 37.7%
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Rank History for African American students at McKinley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.16 40th 55 27.3%
2019 33.62 40th 55 27.3%
2023 26.67 30th 36 16.7%
2024 23.21 35th 42 16.7%
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Data source: test scores: Office of the State Superintendent 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.

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Enrollment information for McKinley Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 0 185 0 7 0 0 1 0 193
2015 1 193 0 7 0 0 1 0 202
2016 0 219 1 6 0 0 0 0 226
2017 1 197 2 13 0 0 0 0 213
2018 0 224 2 13 0 0 2 0 241
2019 0 212 2 17 0 0 0 0 231
2020 2 226 1 18 0 0 0 0 247
2021 1 255 1 25 0 0 0 0 282
2022 1 244 0 31 1 0 0 0 277
2023 0 200 1 19 2 0 0 0 222

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 193 n/a n/a 98.4
2015 202 n/a n/a 98.5
2016 226 16.0 14.1 100
2017 213 16.5 12.9 n/a
2018 241 20.0 12.0 n/a
2019 231 22.0 10.5 n/a
2020 247 19.0 13.0 n/a
2021 282 27.5 10.2 n/a
2022 277 25.0 11.0 n/a
2023 222 24.0 9.2 n/a

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 193 n/a n/a 98.4
2015 202 n/a n/a 98.5
2016 226 16.0 14.1 100
2017 213 16.5 12.9 n/a
2018 241 20.0 12.0 n/a
2019 231 22.0 10.5 n/a
2020 247 19.0 13.0 n/a
2021 282 27.5 10.2 n/a
2022 277 25.0 11.0 n/a
2023 222 24.0 9.2 n/a

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for McKinley Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,262 (9.3%) $22,112 (90.7%) $24,374
2020 $2,299 (9.7%) $21,443 (90.3%) $23,742
2021 $2,932 (12.4%) $20,740 (87.6%) $23,671
2022 $4,357 (16.1%) $22,785 (83.9%) $27,142
2023 $4,391 (12.9%) $29,710 (87.1%) $34,100

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McKinley Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 53rd of 75 Middle schoolsRanks 50th of 69 Middle schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (McKinley Middle School)6.58.9
 2.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)25.524.1
 1.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)23.320.2
 3.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (McKinley Middle School)25.813
 12.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)38.936.3
 2.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)36.531.4
 5.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (McKinley Middle School)12.12.8
 9.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)26.820.9
 5.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)26.220
 6.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (McKinley Middle School)33.427
 6.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)47.640.6
 7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)4439
 5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (McKinley Middle School)20.729.9
 9.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)44.940.5
 4.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)39.638.7
 0.9%
8th Grade Algebra I (McKinley Middle School)3012
 18%
   8th Grade Algebra I (District of Columbia Public Schools)55.741.6
 14.1%
   8th Grade Algebra I (District Of Columbia)53.137.7
 15.4%
End of Course Algebra I (McKinley Middle School)3012
 18%
   End of Course Algebra I (District of Columbia Public Schools)58.520.8
 37.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (District Of Columbia)55.817.2
 38.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students231222
 3.9%
African American212200
 5.7%
American Indian02
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic1719
 11.8%
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races00


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Frequently Asked Questions about McKinley Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 222 students attended McKinley Middle School.

McKinley Middle School ranks in the bottom 14.3% of District Of Columbia middle schools.

Students at McKinley Middle School are 90% African American, 9% Hispanic.

Students who attend McKinley Middle School usually go on to attend Dunbar High School


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

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