McKinley Elementary School

McKinley Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
2401 Santa Monica Blvd,  Santa Monica, CA
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
4.2
393 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Ashley Benjamin
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
72%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
20
Full Time Teachers
20
Teachers in First or Second Year
29.1%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
33.5%
State Average
17.9%
Science
25.4%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
54.1%
Female
45.9%
White
39%
Hispanic
33.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
14.6%
Black
7.7%
Two or more races
5%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 55 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/7/2025
As an extremely engaged parent here at McKinley who is also of mixed race, I am troubled with some of the reviews here and want to take a second to address them from a parent's perspective. We moved to this area specifically so that our children could attend this school so we had high expectations....
5.0 parent
3/3/2025
We have loved attending a neighborhood school like McKinley. My kids have always been excited to go each day. It is smaller than many of the other elementary schools in the district, but also more diverse. I love the parade of children walking and biking there each morning. Just a very strong sense...
5.0 parent
3/2/2025
We've been incredibly happy with our experience at McKinley Elementary. It's truly a wonderful neighborhood school that fosters both academic and social growth. My child absolutely loves going to school each day, which speaks volumes.Academically, we've been impressed with the quality of instruction...
3.0 other
2/25/2025
I am dismayed to see that a school with a longstanding reputation for its provision of high quality educational services to its students is currently not providing a safe and nurturing environment in which the children can learn. Repeated incidents of disruptive behavior with ineffective and and, in...

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McKinley Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Santa Monica, CA and is served by the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 393 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. McKinley Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,219,992. Discover additional schools in the area, like Olympic High School, Santa Monica High School, James J. Mcbride Special Education Center, and more. Learn more about what Santa Monica has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near McKinley Elementary School.

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