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McKinley STEM Academy

Public Grades PK, KG-4

4^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,558 Ohio Elementary Schools

Better than 100% of Ohio elementary schools

Summary

McKinley STEM Academy is an exceptional elementary school located in Steubenville City, Ohio, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 176 students. This school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Ohio, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and demonstrating exceptional academic performance.

McKinley STEM Academy's students have shown remarkable proficiency on the Ohio State Tests, with 100% of 3rd and 4th-grade students scoring proficient or better in Mathematics and English Language Arts in the 2024-2025 school year. This is a significant achievement, as it far exceeds the Steubenville City and state averages. Additionally, the school has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 4.4% to 12.5% over the past 5 school years, which is lower than the district and state averages. The school's student-teacher ratio, ranging from 16 to 17.5 over the past 3 school years, is also lower than the nearby schools in the Steubenville City district.

When compared to other elementary schools in the area, McKinley STEM Academy stands out as an exceptional institution. Its consistent top-ranking performance, exceptional test scores, and effective strategies for promoting student attendance and engagement suggest that the school's STEM-focused curriculum and instructional methods are highly successful in preparing students for future success.

175

Students ?

17.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,789

Per pupil spending ?

77.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1400 Adams St
Steubenville, OH 43952-2678

(740) 283-3767

District: Steubenville City

Racial breakdown:

White:

39.4%

African American:

37.7%

Two or more races:

21.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 100th percentile in 2021 → 100th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Ohio average (98% vs 64% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of Ohio elementary schools

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school98%

District avg92%

Ohio avg64%

4^th of 1,558

Ohio public elementary schools ?

Top 1%▬ steady since 2021

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 4Elementary Schools in the Steubenville City

62^nd of 828Steubenville City among Ohio districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2025	94.6	4 of 1558	99.7%	★★★★★
2024	94.1	4 of 1577	99.7%	★★★★★
2023	95.3	2 of 1596	99.9%	★★★★★
2022	95.8	2 of 1588	99.9%	★★★★★
2021	96.8	1 of 1610	99.9%	★★★★★

By subject vs Ohio (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics100%+33 vs state

English Language Arts96%+35 vs state

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Schools Near McKinley STEM Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Ohio State Tests Science (2025)	Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2025)				Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Total
McKinley STEM Academy	Public	PK, KG-4	1400 Adams St	Steubenville	43952	Jefferson County	Steubenville City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 283-3767	175	10	17.5		69 (39.4%)	66 (37.7%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (21.7%)	94.6	4^th of 1558 public elementary schools	99.7%		94.1	4^th of 1577 public elementary schools	99.7%			100.0	100.0			100.0	92.3			$9,789
Wells Academy	Public	PK, KG-4	420 N 4th St	Steubenville	43952	Jefferson County	Steubenville City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 282-1651	336	18	18.6		239 (71.1%)	44 (13.1%)	8 (2.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (12.8%)	95.4	1^st of 1558 public elementary schools	99.9%		94.7	1^st of 1577 public elementary schools	99.9%			100.0	100.0	100.0		100.0	97.1	100.0		$9,366
East Garfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	936 N 5th St	Steubenville	43952	Jefferson County	Steubenville City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 282-5112	382	24	16.2		156 (40.8%)	141 (36.9%)	10 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (19.6%)	80.2	302^nd of 1558 public elementary schools	80.6%		90.4	47^th of 1577 public elementary schools	97.0%	255		76.4	87.3			96.4	70.0			$6,711
Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	2281 Wilson Ave	Mingo Junction	43938	Jefferson County	Indian Creek Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 283-2479	377	22	17.1		319 (84.6%)	20 (5.3%)	12 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.9%)	76.4	404^th of 1558 public elementary schools	74.1%		81.6	281^st of 1577 public elementary schools	82.2%	123		82.3	95.0			66.1	73.3			$9,988
Pugliese Elementary West	Public	PK, KG-4	435 John Scott Hwy Connector	Steubenville	43952	Jefferson County	Steubenville City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 264-1590	449	23	19.9		338 (75.3%)	43 (9.6%)	13 (2.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	51 (11.4%)	92.5	19^th of 1558 public elementary schools	98.8%		91.9	24^th of 1577 public elementary schools	98.5%	5		94.8	92.8			100.0	87.5	100.0		$8,654
Cross Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	587 Bantam Ridge Rd	Wintersville	43953	Jefferson County	Indian Creek Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 264-1691	496	29	16.8		424 (85.5%)	24 (4.8%)	17 (3.4%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.4%)	35.5	1063^rd of 1558 public elementary schools	31.8%		20.4	1253^rd of 1577 public elementary schools	20.5%	190		52.7	56.9			50.7	52.1			$9,557
Toronto Elementary School	Public	K-5	1309 Dennis Way	Toronto	43964	Jefferson County	Toronto City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 537-2172	374	22	17.0		324 (86.6%)	8 (2.1%)	5 (1.3%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	32 (8.6%)	56	802^nd of 1558 public elementary schools	48.5%		59.2	772^nd of 1577 public elementary schools	51.0%	30	50.0	64.7	73.8	50.7		68.6	78.5	57.7		$9,732
Buckeye North Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1004 3rd St	Brilliant	43913	Jefferson County	Buckeye Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 598-4589	235	17	13.8		209 (88.9%)	9 (3.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	14 (6.0%)	66.3	601^st of 1558 public elementary schools	61.4%		60.3	751^st of 1577 public elementary schools	52.4%	150	76.3	95.7	63.9	42.1		95.7	55.6	76.3		$13,436
Buckeye South Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Walden Ave	Tiltonsville	43963	Jefferson County	Buckeye Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 859-2800	282	20	14.4		263 (93.3%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (4.3%)	46.2	953^rd of 1558 public elementary schools	38.8%		50.8	916^th of 1577 public elementary schools	41.9%	37	50.0	62.2	47.6	41.2		68.9	66.7	61.8		$12,118
Stanton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	14890 State Route 213	Hammondsville	43930	Jefferson County	Edison Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 282-0065	408	22	18.5	58.1%	382 (93.6%)	3 (0.7%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.4%)	67.6	574^th of 1558 public elementary schools	63.2%		64.5	673^rd of 1577 public elementary schools	57.3%	99	73.5	65.9	77.4	67.3	56.0	65.9	75.5	73.5	60.0	$11,782

Frequently Asked Questions about McKinley STEM Academy

How many students attend McKinley STEM Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 175 students attended McKinley STEM Academy.

Is McKinley STEM Academy a good school?

Yes! McKinley STEM Academy is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 4^th of 1558 Ohio elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of McKinley STEM Academy?

Students at McKinley STEM Academy are 39% White, 38% African American, 22% Two or more races.

What district is McKinley STEM Academy in?

Steubenville City

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