Summary:
McKinley Elementary is a public elementary school in Appleton, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 482 students. The school faces several challenges, including a diverse student population, lower academic performance, and higher rates of chronic absenteeism and free and reduced lunch recipients compared to nearby schools.
McKinley Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with 52.9% White, 4.77% African American, 14.94% Hispanic, 19.29% Asian, and 6.85% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by the Forward Exam, is generally lower than the Appleton Area School District and the state of Wisconsin averages. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, the percentage of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts was 28.36% at McKinley, compared to 37.91% in the district and 37.88% in the state. Additionally, McKinley Elementary has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 3.1% in 2018-2019 to 9.3% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby Berry Elementary school.
Comparing McKinley Elementary to other schools in the Appleton Area School District, it becomes evident that the school's performance is generally lower across various metrics, including academic achievement, chronic absenteeism, and free and reduced lunch rates. This suggests that McKinley Elementary may face unique challenges or serve a more disadvantaged student population compared to its neighboring schools. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past several years, indicating that its performance has not kept pace with other schools in the state.
Detail:
Public PK, KG-6
District:
Appleton Area School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
679th of 1,067 Wisconsin Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,246
Students who attend McKinley Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 13.0
Number of students: 482
Racial breakdown:
White:
52.9%
Asian:
19.3%
Hispanic:
14.9%
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Two or more races:
6.8%
African American:
4.8%
American Indian:
0.8%
Pacific Islander:
0.4%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.9%
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