Mckinley School

Summary:

Mckinley School is an elementary school located in Tremonton, Utah, serving 607 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Box Elder School District, which is ranked 57 out of 98 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mckinley School consistently underperforms compared to the Box Elder District and the state of Utah in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts (ELA) was 43.2% at Mckinley, compared to 45.9% in the district and 46.7% statewide. Mckinley School has been ranked in the bottom half of Utah elementary schools for the past several years, consistently ranking between 400-450 out of 550-560 schools, and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is among the lowest-performing schools in the state. Additionally, Mckinley School has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with around 40% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which is higher than the district and state averages.

When comparing Mckinley School to other nearby elementary schools in the Box Elder District, such as Fielding School and Garland School, Mckinley consistently underperforms, with significantly higher test scores and rankings at those schools. The combination of a high percentage of low-income students, lower funding per student (compared to some nearby schools), and a relatively high student-teacher ratio may be contributing to Mckinley School's consistently low academic performance.

Detail:

Public K-5

120 W 500 S
Tremonton, UT 84337

(435) 515-4141

District: Box Elder District

SchoolDigger Rank:
435^th of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,801

Students who attend Mckinley School usually attend:

Middle:	Harris Intermediate
High:	Bear River High

Student/teacher ratio: 26.3

Number of students: 607

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.7%

Hispanic:

17.8%

Two or more races:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mckinley School ranks worse than 77.5% of elementary schools in Utah. It also ranks last among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Box Elder District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.44. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Mckinley School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Box Elder District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mckinley School is $7,801. 4 elementary schools in the Box Elder District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mckinley School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mckinley School 435^th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Mckinley School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Box Elder District:

SchoolDigger ranks Box Elder District 57^th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mckinley School

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Rank History for all students at Mckinley School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2008	46.07	309^th	498	38.0%
2009	46.94	310^th	509	39.1%
2010	40.68	358^th	518	30.9%
2011	43.82	376^th	563	33.2%
2012	42.80	401^st	579	30.7%
2013	41.43	409^th	576	29.0%
2014	42.31	314^th	509	38.3%
2015	33.56	386^th	537	28.1%
2016	23.54	432^nd	533	18.9%
2017	38.23	351^st	526	33.3%
2018	32.05	378^th	528	28.4%
2019	29.18	418^th	572	26.9%
2021	24.34	427^th	559	23.6%
2022	23.41	424^th	551	23.0%
2023	23.75	433^rd	561	22.8%
2024	24.44	435^th	561	22.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mckinley School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	36.23	91^st	132	31.1%
2024	38.88	105^th	162	35.2%

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Rank History for White students at Mckinley School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	18.29	376^th	435	13.6%
2023	15.48	379^th	428	11.4%
2024	13.33	396^th	429	7.7%

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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board 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: Utah State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Mckinley School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	569	1	13	28	1	n/a	n/a	0	612
1989	542	2	11	37	4	n/a	n/a	0	596
1990	541	4	11	31	2	n/a	n/a	0	589
1991	537	4	11	34	4	n/a	n/a	0	590
1992	550	4	6	39	3	n/a	n/a	0	602
1993	524	3	5	40	3	n/a	n/a	0	575
1994	502	0	4	55	4	n/a	n/a	0	565
1995	496	1	9	52	4	n/a	n/a	0	562
1996	496	1	9	52	4	n/a	n/a	0	562
1997	501	1	11	68	4	n/a	n/a	0	585
1998	481	1	16	64	4	n/a	n/a	0	566
1999	495	1	12	68	4	n/a	n/a	0	580
2000	484	1	12	82	2	n/a	n/a	0	581
2001	484	1	9	63	2	n/a	n/a	0	559
2002	441	2	8	68	0	n/a	n/a	0	519
2003	441	2	8	68	0	n/a	n/a	0	519
2004	442	1	5	63	0	n/a	n/a	0	511
2005	460	3	4	70	1	n/a	n/a	0	538
2006	459	4	7	56	0	n/a	n/a	0	526
2007	484	1	4	64	1	n/a	n/a	0	554
2008	523	2	7	77	2	n/a	n/a	0	611
2009	510	2	8	69	2	n/a	n/a	0	591
2010	464	1	6	56	2	n/a	n/a	84	613
2011	550	1	7	48	1	0	2	0	609
2012	464	2	7	49	0	0	4	0	526
2013	493	0	4	47	0	2	5	0	551
2014	505	1	4	46	3	0	3	0	562
2015	536	1	2	52	4	0	3	0	598
2016	489	1	3	56	4	0	4	0	557
2017	470	1	4	65	3	0	3	0	546
2018	446	1	4	62	1	1	2	0	517
2019	432	1	5	72	1	1	9	0	521
2020	450	0	6	109	1	3	10	0	579
2021	447	1	6	125	5	0	17	0	601
2022	451	1	6	115	4	4	13	0	594
2023	478	1	3	108	2	3	12	0	607

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	612	23.5	26.0	n/a
1989	596	23.5	25.3	n/a
1990	589	22.0	26.7	15.4
1991	590	22.0	26.8	15.8
1992	602	20.0	30.1	17.1
1993	575	21.0	27.4	18.6
1994	565	22.0	25.7	23.9
1995	562	24.8	22.7	23.5
1996	562	24.8	22.7	23.5
1997	585	25.0	23.4	30.6
1998	566	26.0	21.8	26.7
1999	580	27.6	21.0	45.2
2000	581	21.3	27.3	39.6
2001	559	21.3	26.2	41
2002	519	20.7	25.1	44.1
2003	519	20.7	25.1	44.1
2004	511	25.0	20.4	45.2
2005	538	24.4	22.0	45.4
2006	526	26.0	20.2	45.4
2007	554	25.2	22.0	99.5
2008	611	24.0	25.5	42.1
2009	591	17.5	20.7	44.5
2010	613	25.0	24.5	60.1
2011	609	23.5	25.8	52.5
2012	526	21.9	23.9	65.6
2013	551	21.9	25.0	99.5
2014	562	23.0	24.4	55.3
2015	598	n/a	n/a	53.8
2016	557	n/a	n/a	54
2017	546	23.0	23.7	57.3
2018	517	n/a	n/a	52.6
2019	521	22.0	23.6	46.4
2020	579	22.5	25.7	44
2021	601	n/a	n/a	39.8
2022	594	23.0	25.8	37.7
2023	607	23.0	26.3	40.4

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	612	23.5	26.0	n/a
1989	596	23.5	25.3	n/a
1990	589	22.0	26.7	15.4
1991	590	22.0	26.8	15.8
1992	602	20.0	30.1	17.1
1993	575	21.0	27.4	18.6
1994	565	22.0	25.7	23.9
1995	562	24.8	22.7	23.5
1996	562	24.8	22.7	23.5
1997	585	25.0	23.4	30.6
1998	566	26.0	21.8	26.7
1999	580	27.6	21.0	45.2
2000	581	21.3	27.3	39.6
2001	559	21.3	26.2	41
2002	519	20.7	25.1	44.1
2003	519	20.7	25.1	44.1
2004	511	25.0	20.4	45.2
2005	538	24.4	22.0	45.4
2006	526	26.0	20.2	45.4
2007	554	25.2	22.0	99.5
2008	611	24.0	25.5	42.1
2009	591	17.5	20.7	44.5
2010	613	25.0	24.5	60.1
2011	609	23.5	25.8	52.5
2012	526	21.9	23.9	65.6
2013	551	21.9	25.0	99.5
2014	562	23.0	24.4	55.3
2015	598	n/a	n/a	53.8
2016	557	n/a	n/a	54
2017	546	23.0	23.7	57.3
2018	517	n/a	n/a	52.6
2019	521	22.0	23.6	46.4
2020	579	22.5	25.7	44
2021	601	n/a	n/a	39.8
2022	594	23.0	25.8	37.7
2023	607	23.0	26.3	40.4

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 School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,034 (13.3%)	$6,767 (86.7%)	$7,801

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mckinley School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 418^th of 572 Elementary schools	Ranks 433^rd of 561 Elementary schools	4.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mckinley School)	34.2	33.7	0.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Box Elder District)	48.5	45	3.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	46.8	46.2	0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mckinley School)	49.3	42.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Box Elder District)	53.2	47.5	5.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)	50.2	49	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mckinley School)	33.7	26.9	6.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Box Elder District)	49.2	43	6.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.3	44.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mckinley School)	34.8	33.3	1.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Box Elder District)	45.9	47.5	1.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49.3	50.1	0.8%
4th Grade Science (Mckinley School)	44.9	26.9	18%
4th Grade Science (Box Elder District)	51.4	44.3	7.1%
4th Grade Science (Utah)	51.1	49.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mckinley School)	41.1	35.7	5.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Box Elder District)	51	47.1	3.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.9	49	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mckinley School)	43.3	42.1	1.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Box Elder District)	50.5	44.6	5.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49	45.3	3.7%
5th Grade Science (Mckinley School)	24.4	40.4	16%
5th Grade Science (Box Elder District)	54.4	47.6	6.8%
5th Grade Science (Utah)	51.9	51.2	0.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	521	607	16.5%
African American	1	1
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	5	3	40%
Hispanic	72	108	50%
Pacific Islander	1	3	200%
White	432	478	10.6%
Two or More Races	9	12	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.4%	40.4%	6.1%

Schools Near Mckinley School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				RISE English Language Arts (2024)						RISE Mathematics (2024)						RISE Science (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	RISE English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RISE English Language Arts 4th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 5th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 6th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 7th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 8th Grade	RISE Mathematics 3rd Grade	RISE Mathematics 4th Grade	RISE Mathematics 5th Grade	RISE Mathematics 6th Grade	RISE Mathematics 7th Grade	RISE Mathematics 8th Grade	RISE Science 4th Grade	RISE Science 5th Grade	RISE Science 6th Grade	RISE Science 7th Grade	RISE Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mckinley School	Public	K-5	120 W 500 S	Tremonton	84337	Box Elder County	Box Elder District	No	No	No	Yes	(435) 515-4141	607	23	26.3	40.4%	478 (78.7%)	1 (0.2%)	108 (17.8%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	12 (2.0%)	24.4	435^th of 561 public elementary schools	22.5%		23.8	433^rd of 561 public elementary schools	22.8%	2	43.2	25.0	35.4				43.2	25.0	39.4				22.6	38.4				$7,801	$1,034	$6,767
North Park School	Public	K-5	50 E 700 N	Tremonton	84337	Box Elder County	Box Elder District	No	No	No	Yes	(435) 515-5080	635	29	21.8	38.9%	527 (83.0%)	0 (0.0%)	84 (13.2%)	4 (0.6%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.4%)	33.7	385^th of 561 public elementary schools	31.4%		27.8	405^th of 561 public elementary schools	27.8%	20	44.5	37.5	43.2				36.3	43.8	33.8				41.6	38.3				$8,664	$1,231	$7,432
Garland School	Public	K-5	450 S. 100 W.	Garland	84312	Box Elder County	Box Elder District	No	No	No	No	(435) 515-4300	660	30	22.0	27.6%	570 (86.4%)	3 (0.5%)	81 (12.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.6%)	65	190^th of 561 public elementary schools	66.1%		62	203^rd of 561 public elementary schools	63.8%	13	60.2	48.2	47.4				63.8	68.7	47.4				65.8	36.8				$7,507	$560	$6,947
Century School	Public	K-5	5820 N 4800 W	Bear River City	84301	Box Elder County	Box Elder District	No	No	No	No	(435) 515-4100	491	22	21.9	30.8%	438 (89.2%)	2 (0.4%)	40 (8.1%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.6%)	38.8	358^th of 561 public elementary schools	36.2%		29.8	392^nd of 561 public elementary schools	30.1%	34	48.9	35.1	39.6				62.8	43.8	30.2				37.6	40.6				$7,436	$654	$6,781
Fielding School	Public	K-5	98 W Main	Fielding	84311	Box Elder County	Box Elder District	No	No	No	No	(435) 514-4200	579	25	23.1	28.3%	539 (93.1%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	60.7	216^th of 561 public elementary schools	61.5%		65.1	181^st of 561 public elementary schools	67.7%	35	44.4	44.4	56.1				59.7	59.6	58.9				42.7	53.4				$8,857	$487	$8,370
Mountainside School	Public	PK, KG-6	235 E 125 N	Mendon	84325	Cache County	Cache District	No	No	No	No	(435) 792-7688	500	22	22.2	24.2%	455 (91.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.8%)	2 (0.4%)	6 (1.2%)	3 (0.6%)	10 (2.0%)	83.5	69^th of 561 public elementary schools	87.7%		86.2	54^th of 561 public elementary schools	90.4%	15	50.0	60.7	70.4	55.7			66.7	67.2	73.9	47.1			72.2	82.6	71.5			$8,507	$365	$8,142
Wellsville School	Public	K-6	525 N. 200 W.	Wellsville	84339	Cache County	Cache District	No	No	No	No	(435) 245-3764	512	24	21.7	20.7%	467 (91.2%)	3 (0.6%)	18 (3.5%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.1%)	71.3	152^nd of 561 public elementary schools	72.9%		63.7	191^st of 561 public elementary schools	66.0%	39	52.5	53.7	53.7	53.7			49.2	65.9	50.0	49.2			63.5	62.2	71.7			$7,063	$534	$6,529
Discovery School	Public	K-5	810 N 500 W	Brigham City	84302	Box Elder County	Box Elder District	No	No	No	Yes	(435) 734-4910	466	23	20.2	35.2%	369 (79.2%)	2 (0.4%)	83 (17.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.4%)	40.8	345^th of 561 public elementary schools	38.5%		46.4	305^th of 561 public elementary schools	45.6%	40	37.3	35.8	50.0				48.0	35.3	41.3				38.8	57.4				$8,325	$718	$7,607
Golden Spike Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	730 East 300 North	Brigham City	84302	Box Elder County	Box Elder District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(435) 515-5500	838	40	20.9	38.5%	668 (79.7%)	4 (0.5%)	128 (15.3%)	3 (0.4%)	7 (0.8%)	4 (0.5%)	24 (2.9%)	39.6	354^th of 561 public elementary schools	36.9%					(n/a)	45.7	36.7	41.7				47.3	45.9	35.8				43.3	45.8
Thomas Edison - South	Public, Charter	K-8	1275 W 2350 S	Nibley	84321	Cache County	Thomas Edison	Yes	No	No	No	(435) 752-0123	716	33	21.6	29.1%	566 (79.1%)	11 (1.5%)	114 (15.9%)	8 (1.1%)	3 (0.4%)	4 (0.6%)	10 (1.4%)	89.1	35^th of 561 public elementary schools	93.8%		83.3	75^th of 561 public elementary schools	86.6%	40	79.4	64.4	73.1	60.3	59.7	70.5	86.8	66.1	73.6	53.5	67.7	47.0	74.5	68.2	68.1	59.1	65.4	$7,316	$239	$7,077

Frequently Asked Questions about Mckinley School

What schools do graduates of Mckinley School attend?

Students who attend Mckinley School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Harris Intermediate
High : Bear River High

What is the racial makeup of Mckinley School?

Students at Mckinley School are 79% White, 18% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Is Mckinley School a good school?

Mckinley School ranks in the bottom 22.5% of Utah elementary schools.

How many students attend Mckinley School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 607 students attended Mckinley School.

What district is Mckinley School in?

Box Elder District

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