Serving 524 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Mckinley Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 524 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mckinley Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Mckinley Community School's student population of 524 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
524 students
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
School Rankings
Mckinley Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mckinley Community School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2021 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
82%
35%
Black
16%
14%
White
1%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mckinley Community School's ranking?
Mckinley Community School is ranked #2021 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Mckinley Community School?
524 students attend Mckinley Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Mckinley Community School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mckinley Community School?
Mckinley Community School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mckinley Community School offer ?
Mckinley Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mckinley Community School part of?
Mckinley Community School is part of New Brunswick School District.
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