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:
60^th of 70 District Of Columbia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $34,100

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: 10.9

Number of students: 263

Racial breakdown:

African American:

82.5%

Hispanic:

16.3%

Asian:

0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details McKinley Middle School ranks worse than 85.7% of middle schools in District Of Columbia. It also ranks 9^th among 14 ranked middle schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.19. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (82.5%), Hispanic (16.3%), American Indian (0.4%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McKinley Middle School is 10.9, which is the 6^th best among 14 middle schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at McKinley Middle School is $34,100, which is the 3^rd highest among 14 middle schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McKinley Middle School:

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

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

District of Columbia Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks District of Columbia Public Schools 27^th 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
2015	27.74	33^rd	49	32.7%
2016	22.90	40^th	48	16.7%
2017	30.26	36^th	56	35.7%
2018	30.32	52^nd	72	27.8%
2019	29.93	53^rd	75	29.3%
2022	28.32	47^th	59	20.3%
2023	32.28	50^th	69	27.5%
2024	26.19	60^th	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	12^th	29	58.6%
2019	45.76	13^th	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	39^th	44	11.4%
2024	24.56	43^rd	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	39^th	53	26.4%
2019	26.42	43^rd	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
2018	36.58	30^th	46	34.8%
2019	34.31	34^th	50	32.0%
2022	37.20	24^th	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	36^th	49	26.5%
2019	34.46	33^rd	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
2018	34.16	40^th	55	27.3%
2019	33.62	40^th	55	27.3%
2023	26.67	30^th	36	16.7%
2024	23.21	35^th	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.

Data source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

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Enrollment information for McKinley Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2014	0	185	0	7	0	1	193
2015	1	193	0	7	0	1	202
2016	0	219	1	6	0	0	226
2017	1	197	2	13	0	0	213
2018	0	224	2	13	0	2	241
2019	0	212	2	17	0	0	231
2020	2	226	1	18	0	0	247
2021	1	255	1	25	0	0	282
2022	1	244	0	31	1	0	277
2023	0	200	1	19	2	0	222
2024	0	217	1	43	1	1	263

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
2024	263	24.0	10.9	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
2024	263	24.0	10.9	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for McKinley Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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 53^rd of 75 Middle schools	Ranks 50^th 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)	6.5	8.9	2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)	25.5	24.1	1.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	23.3	20.2	3.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (McKinley Middle School)	25.8	13	12.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)	38.9	36.3	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	36.5	31.4	5.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (McKinley Middle School)	12.1	2.8	9.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)	26.8	20.9	5.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	26.2	20	6.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (McKinley Middle School)	33.4	27	6.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)	47.6	40.6	7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	44	39	5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (McKinley Middle School)	20.7	29.9	9.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)	44.9	40.5	4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	39.6	38.7	0.9%
8th Grade Algebra I (McKinley Middle School)	30	12	18%
8th Grade Algebra I (District of Columbia Public Schools)	55.7	41.6	14.1%
8th Grade Algebra I (District Of Columbia)	53.1	37.7	15.4%
End of Course Algebra I (McKinley Middle School)	30	12	18%
End of Course Algebra I (District of Columbia Public Schools)	58.5	20.8	37.7%
End of Course Algebra I (District Of Columbia)	55.8	17.2	38.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	231	222	3.9%
African American	212	200	5.7%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	17	19	11.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	0
Two or More Races	0	0

Schools Near McKinley Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				DC Science Science (2024)	DC CAPE English Language Arts (2024)					DC CAPE Mathematics (2024)					DC CAPE Algebra I (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	DC Science Science End of Course	DC CAPE English Language Arts 4th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 5th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 6th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 7th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 8th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 4th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 5th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 6th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 7th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 8th Grade	DC CAPE Algebra I 8th Grade	DC CAPE Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
McKinley Middle School	Public	6-8	151 T. St. NE	Washington	20002	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 281-3950	263	24	10.9		0 (0.0%)	217 (82.5%)	43 (16.3%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	26.2	60^th of 70 public middle schools	14.3%		32.3	50^th of 69 public middle schools	27.5%	10				17.7	28.8	16.5			6.3	6.3				$34,100	$4,391	$29,710
Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle	Public, Charter	4-8	111 O Street NW	Washington	20001	District Of Columbia	Friendship PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 518-3928	198	28	6.9		0 (0.0%)	189 (95.5%)	9 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61.2	19^th of 70 public middle schools	72.9%		35.6	43^rd of 69 public middle schools	37.7%	24	5.1	14.3	23.3	24.3	50.0	47.2	14.3	13.6	13.5	20.6	23.5			$31,210	$5,863	$25,347
Capital Village PCS	Public, Charter	5-8	705 Edgewood Street NE	Washington	20017	District Of Columbia	Capital Village PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 938-1416	103	12	8.4		0 (0.0%)	88 (85.4%)	11 (10.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.9%)	40	39^th of 70 public middle schools	44.3%		28.8	57^th of 69 public middle schools	17.4%	18					11.2	28.9				3.8	10.5			$39,650	$4,746	$34,903
DC Prep PCS - Edgewood Middle School	Public, Charter	4-8	701 Edgewood Street NE	Washington	20017	District Of Columbia	DC Prep PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 832-5700	300	33	9.0		0 (0.0%)	257 (85.7%)	34 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.7%)	84.4	7^th of 70 public middle schools	90.0%		71	12^th of 69 public middle schools	82.6%	5	9.3	28.4	28.0	47.5	60.4	49.1	22.4	24.5	41.0	35.8		39.0	39.0	$28,568	$4,941	$23,627
KIPP DC - WILL Academy PCS	Public, Charter	5-8	421 P Street NW	Washington	20001	District Of Columbia	KIPP Dc Pcs	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 328-9455	323	29	11.3		0 (0.0%)	318 (98.5%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30.6	53^rd of 70 public middle schools	24.3%		33.5	46^th of 69 public middle schools	33.3%	7	1.3		17.9	23.4	19.4	19.7		14.1	9.1	9.7	10.5			$23,514	$3,344	$20,170
Washington Latin PCS - Anna Julia Cooper Middle School	Public, Charter	5-7	711 Edgewood Street NE	Washington	20017	District Of Columbia	Washington Latin PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(202) 223-1111	285	27	10.5		127 (44.6%)	102 (35.8%)	24 (8.4%)	7 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	24 (8.4%)								(n/a)	53.8		62.4	58.9	72.0			55.9						$23,334	$1,364	$21,969
Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science PCS	Public, Charter	6-8	405 Howard Road Place NW	Washington	20059	District Of Columbia	Howard University Middle School of Math and Science PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 806-7725	253	34	7.4		0 (0.0%)	241 (95.3%)	9 (3.6%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	41.9	37^th of 70 public middle schools	47.1%		32.7	47^th of 69 public middle schools	31.9%	10				19.2	24.7	39.5			4.1	4.6	12.0			$32,029	$6,258	$25,771
Stuart-Hobson Middle School (Capitol Hill Cluster)	Public	6-8	410 E St. NE	Washington	20002	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 671-6010	453	31	14.5		77 (17.0%)	345 (76.2%)	15 (3.3%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.2%)	74.5	14^th of 70 public middle schools	80.0%		57.6	21^st of 69 public middle schools	69.6%	7	6.2			46.8	50.0	45.9			22.7	21.8		69.8	69.7	$26,679	$3,702	$22,976
KIPP DC - Northeast Academy PCS	Public, Charter	5-8	1375 Mount Olivet Road NE	Washington	20002	District Of Columbia	KIPP Dc Pcs	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 398-5477	355	28	12.8		1 (0.3%)	343 (96.6%)	11 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26.9	58^th of 70 public middle schools	17.1%		31.2	55^th of 69 public middle schools	20.3%	3	1.2		11.5	17.0	15.9	25.3		8.1	8.6	5.0	10.7			$23,922	$3,488	$20,434
E.L. Haynes PCS - Middle School	Public, Charter	5-8	3600 Georgia Avenue NW	Washington	20010	District Of Columbia	E.L. Haynes PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 667-4446	377	33	11.6		11 (2.9%)	109 (28.9%)	253 (67.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	36.7	48^th of 70 public middle schools	31.4%		38.9	39^th of 69 public middle schools	43.5%	9	3.9		23.1	21.7	17.9	21.8		17.3	18.1	17.0	1.4			$29,983	$3,822	$26,161

Frequently Asked Questions about McKinley Middle School

What is the racial makeup of McKinley Middle School?

Students at McKinley Middle School are 83% African American, 16% Hispanic.

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What high school do graduates of McKinley Middle School attend?

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

Is McKinley Middle School a good school?

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

How many students attend McKinley Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 263 students attended McKinley Middle School.

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