Mckinley Elementary School vs. Harrison Elementary School
Should you attend Mckinley Elementary School or Harrison Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Mckinley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Harrison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 517 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mckinley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 539 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Harrison Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
517 students
539 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#938 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#697 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
68%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
76
72
Grade 1 Students
78
76
Grade 2 Students
69
89
Grade 3 Students
73
73
Grade 4 Students
74
72
Grade 5 Students
79
92
Grade 6 Students
68
65
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
14%
13%
% Black
30%
23%
% White
42%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
12%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
