McKinley Center

Summary:

McKinley Center is an elementary school located in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, serving 372 students in grades K-6. It is part of the Stevens Point Area Public School District, which is ranked 215 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While McKinley Center performs better than the district and state averages in certain subject areas, such as 4th-grade Social Studies and Science, the school's overall academic performance is generally lower. For example, in 2023-2024, only 34.48% of 3rd-grade students at McKinley Center were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 51.39% for the district and 52.07% for the state. The school's performance is particularly low in Mathematics, with 3rd-grade proficiency rates ranging from 30.51% to 47.27% across the past few years, well below the district and state averages in the 50-60% range. Additionally, McKinley Center has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 3.4% in 2020-2021 to 17.0% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the district and state averages.

Comparing McKinley Center to nearby schools, both within and outside the district, the school's performance is generally lower. For instance, Bannach Elementary and McDill Elementary, also part of the Stevens Point Area Public School District, have higher student proficiency rates and lower chronic absenteeism. Similarly, Grant Elementary and THINK Academy in the Wisconsin Rapids School District outperform McKinley Center. These comparisons suggest that McKinley Center may need targeted interventions and support to address its academic and attendance challenges.


Detail:

Public K-6

 2926 Blaine St
       Stevens Point, WI  54481


(715) 345-5421

District: Stevens Point Area Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
670th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,415 Help


Students who attend McKinley Center usually attend:

Middle:    P J Jacobs Junior High
High:    Stevens Point Area Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  372

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.2%
Asian:
13.4%
Hispanic:
8.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details McKinley Center ranks worse than 63.1% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks last among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Stevens Point Area Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.82. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.2%), Asian (13.4%), Hispanic (8.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McKinley Center is 11.6, which is the lowest among 9 elementary schools in the Stevens Point Area Public School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McKinley Center is $15,415, which is the 3rd highest among 9 elementary schools in the Stevens Point Area Public School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McKinley Center:

SchoolDigger ranks McKinley Center 670th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See McKinley Center in the ranking list.)

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Stevens Point Area Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Stevens Point Area Public School District 215th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McKinley Center

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Rank History for all students at McKinley Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 52.88 378th 632 40.2%
2006 39.71 533rd 712 25.1%
2007 48.02 455th 689 34.0%
2008 51.89 620th 1021 39.3%
2009 49.14 658th 1030 36.1%
2010 50.22 673rd 1045 35.6%
2011 36.90 828th 1046 20.8%
2012 55.96 571st 1045 45.4%
2013 49.96 608th 1053 42.3%
2014 49.52 623rd 1061 41.3%
2015 46.92 675th 1076 37.3%
2016 52.25 557th 1075 48.2%
2017 55.57 499th 1071 53.4%
2018 42.73 665th 1025 35.1%
2019 53.79 512th 1037 50.6%
2021 45.04 649th 1050 38.2%
2022 42.27 702nd 1067 34.2%
2023 60.68 446th 1067 58.2%
2024 45.82 670th 1061 36.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at McKinley Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 23.34 60th 76 21.1%
2021 38.49 56th 85 34.1%
2022 55.10 35th 77 54.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at McKinley Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.08 144th 287 49.8%
2019 46.28 135th 275 50.9%
2021 64.62 48th 222 78.4%
2022 24.67 219th 248 11.7%
2023 92.62 9th 249 96.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at McKinley Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.38 351st 721 51.3%
2019 60.69 226th 742 69.5%
2021 35.21 492nd 746 34.0%
2022 29.68 555th 748 25.8%
2023 57.80 265th 770 65.6%
2024 38.18 487th 790 38.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McKinley Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.07 605th 854 29.2%
2019 42.25 538th 874 38.4%
2021 36.01 583rd 847 31.2%
2022 36.59 590th 859 31.3%
2023 60.54 293rd 871 66.4%
2024 46.12 501st 866 42.1%
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Rank History for Female students at McKinley Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.12 599th 997 39.9%
2019 60.75 408th 1002 59.3%
2021 45.84 593rd 1004 40.9%
2022 49.07 578th 1017 43.2%
2023 66.37 332nd 1010 67.1%
2024 49.80 597th 1011 40.9%
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Rank History for Male students at McKinley Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.56 685th 997 31.3%
2019 46.85 592nd 1002 40.9%
2021 46.16 611th 1003 39.1%
2022 36.94 705th 1017 30.7%
2023 53.39 527th 1011 47.9%
2024 42.02 664th 1012 34.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at McKinley Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.33 69th 107 35.5%
2021 40.97 45th 106 57.5%
2022 11.30 106th 110 3.6%
2023 53.40 45th 116 61.2%
2024 38.45 68th 123 44.7%
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Rank History for White students at McKinley Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.43 500th 686 27.1%
2019 54.36 338th 718 52.9%
2021 41.62 436th 699 37.6%
2022 44.05 432nd 704 38.6%
2023 47.17 411th 715 42.5%
2024 36.68 516th 727 29.0%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 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.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for McKinley Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 328 7 71 12 6 n/a n/a 0 424
2001 339 9 58 13 4 n/a n/a 0 423
2002 290 6 58 15 3 n/a n/a 0 372
2003 290 6 58 15 3 n/a n/a 0 372
2004 265 6 91 12 1 n/a n/a 0 375
2005 263 5 95 19 3 n/a n/a 0 385
2006 388 10 72 17 6 n/a n/a 0 493
2007 380 9 69 17 4 n/a n/a 0 479
2008 393 13 37 19 5 n/a n/a 0 467
2009 385 16 38 12 4 n/a n/a 0 455
2010 360 18 33 14 2 n/a n/a 0 427
2011 366 9 37 20 1 0 13 0 446
2012 326 12 45 25 2 0 8 0 418
2013 330 10 53 31 0 0 13 0 437
2014 311 15 65 39 3 0 17 0 450
2015 321 8 59 35 2 0 20 0 445
2016 331 7 65 39 2 0 26 0 470
2017 312 14 60 36 2 0 27 0 451
2018 295 14 55 36 1 3 38 0 442
2019 289 16 41 33 1 0 30 0 410
2020 294 15 45 38 1 0 29 0 422
2021 268 13 45 28 0 0 35 0 389
2022 255 12 50 29 0 0 40 0 386
2023 250 11 50 31 1 1 27 1 372

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 Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 424 28.6 14.8 21
2001 423 34.8 12.2 20.6
2002 372 32.8 11.3 37.1
2003 372 32.8 11.3 37.1
2004 375 30.5 12.3 42.9
2005 385 27.9 13.8 n/a
2006 493 37.0 13.3 n/a
2007 479 37.6 12.7 44.7
2008 467 36.6 12.8 41.5
2009 455 40.2 11.3 42
2010 427 38.7 11.0 44.7
2011 446 31.1 14.2 51.1
2012 418 28.7 14.5 52.6
2013 437 27.8 15.6 52.6
2014 450 32.0 14.0 54.4
2015 445 n/a n/a 54.6
2016 470 32.0 14.6 51.7
2017 451 31.9 14.1 46.3
2018 442 31.3 14.0 52
2019 410 31.9 12.8 52.7
2020 422 31.9 13.2 54.3
2021 389 31.9 12.1 53.5
2022 386 30.6 12.5 56.7
2023 372 32.0 11.6 53.8

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 Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 424 28.6 14.8 21
2001 423 34.8 12.2 20.6
2002 372 32.8 11.3 37.1
2003 372 32.8 11.3 37.1
2004 375 30.5 12.3 42.9
2005 385 27.9 13.8 n/a
2006 493 37.0 13.3 n/a
2007 479 37.6 12.7 44.7
2008 467 36.6 12.8 41.5
2009 455 40.2 11.3 42
2010 427 38.7 11.0 44.7
2011 446 31.1 14.2 51.1
2012 418 28.7 14.5 52.6
2013 437 27.8 15.6 52.6
2014 450 32.0 14.0 54.4
2015 445 n/a n/a 54.6
2016 470 32.0 14.6 51.7
2017 451 31.9 14.1 46.3
2018 442 31.3 14.0 52
2019 410 31.9 12.8 52.7
2020 422 31.9 13.2 54.3
2021 389 31.9 12.1 53.5
2022 386 30.6 12.5 56.7
2023 372 32.0 11.6 53.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for McKinley Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $600 (4.9%) $11,741 (95.1%) $12,341
2020 $597 (4.4%) $12,938 (95.6%) $13,535
2021 $1,632 (10.6%) $13,784 (89.4%) $15,415

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McKinley Center

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 512th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 446th of 1067 Elementary schools
 7.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (McKinley Center)41.452.8
 11.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Stevens Point Area Public School District)41.137.8
 3.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (McKinley Center)51.763.9
 12.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Stevens Point Area Public School District)54.746.8
 7.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (McKinley Center)3852.6
 14.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Stevens Point Area Public School District)43.648.1
 4.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (McKinley Center)4452.6
 8.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Stevens Point Area Public School District)49.748.1
 1.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (McKinley Center)4066.7
 26.7%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Stevens Point Area Public School District)56.665.8
 9.1%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (McKinley Center)4668.4
 22.4%
   4th Grade Science (Stevens Point Area Public School District)60.259.1
 1%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (McKinley Center)47.633.3
 14.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Stevens Point Area Public School District)43.940.4
 3.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (McKinley Center)50.850
 0.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Stevens Point Area Public School District)48.349.3
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (McKinley Center)46.227.5
 18.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Stevens Point Area Public School District)48.247.3
 0.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)41.740.6
 1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (McKinley Center)78.941.2
 37.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Stevens Point Area Public School District)52.344.4
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)43.542.6
 0.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students410372
 9.3%
African American1611
 31.3%
American Indian11
Asian4150
 22%
Hispanic3331
 6.1%
Pacific Islander01
White289250
 13.5%
Two or More Races3027
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.7%53.8%
 1.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about McKinley Center

McKinley Center ranks 670th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at McKinley Center are 67% White, 13% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 372 students attended McKinley Center.

Students who attend McKinley Center usually go on to attend:

Middle : P J Jacobs Junior High
High : Stevens Point Area Senior High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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