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McKinley Institute of Technology is a public middle school located in Redwood City, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 331 students. The school is part of the Redwood City Elementary School District, which is ranked 875 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
McKinley Institute of Technology consistently ranks in the bottom half of California middle schools, with a ranking between 1,903 and 2,718 out of around 2,700-2,800 schools over the past several years. The school's performance on Smarter Balanced Assessments and CAST (California Science Test) is significantly lower than the Redwood City Elementary district average and the state average across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 20.19% of McKinley students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 45.22% for the district and 47.04% for the state. In Mathematics, only 6.85% of McKinley students were proficient or better, compared to 37.17% for the district and 35.54% for the state. The school also struggles to support the academic achievement of various student subgroups, with lower rankings compared to other California middle schools.
Interestingly, nearby schools like John F. Kennedy Middle, another Redwood City Elementary District school, outperform McKinley Institute of Technology across various academic metrics. Additionally, North Star Academy, a public charter school located right next to McKinley Institute of Technology, is a standout performer, ranking among the top 3-6 middle schools in California and significantly outpacing the district and state averages in academic achievement. The high percentage of low-socioeconomic status students at McKinley Institute of Technology, coupled with its lower academic performance, suggests that the school may face challenges in providing the necessary resources and support to help these students succeed.
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