McKinleyville Middle in McKinleyville, CA

At a glance

Reported students

302

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

16.81

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

18:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

California middle enrollment

14th percentile

Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

283

McKinleyville Middle: 302 reported students.

State peer staffing position

20th percentile

18:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 325
Teachers (FTE): 20.6
Student–teacher ratio: 15.8:1

What the reported data says about McKinleyville Middle

McKinleyville Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in McKinleyville. It is one of 3 current school records connected to McKinleyville Union Elementary. NCES reports 302 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 14th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 18:1, below the California median of 21:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (61.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.9%). English learners represent 5.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 23.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking McKinleyville Middle

1How do the reported 18:1 student–teacher ratio and 16.81 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 5.5%
Students with disabilities: 23.7%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 53.3%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 0.34
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White61.3%
Hispanic15.9%
Black0.7%
Asian0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native7.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Multiracial12.9%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Dow's Prairie Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–03

283 reported students

Morris Elementary

Elementary · Grades 04–05

255 reported students

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Public schools near McKinleyville Middle

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Morris Elementary Elementary · McKinleyville Union Elementary	04–05	255	0.6 mi
McKinleyville High High · Northern Humboldt Union High	09–12	566	0.8 mi
Mad River High (Continuation) High · Northern Humboldt Union High	09–12	28	0.8 mi
Dow's Prairie Elementary Elementary · McKinleyville Union Elementary	KG–03	283	2.1 mi
Arcata Educational Resource Center High · Humboldt County Office of Education	07–12	27	3.3 mi
Sunny Brae Middle Middle · Arcata Elementary	06–08	232	6.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions about McKinleyville Middle

What grades does McKinleyville Middle serve?

McKinleyville Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in McKinleyville Union Elementary.

How many students attend McKinleyville Middle?

McKinleyville Middle reported 302 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 14th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 325 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at McKinleyville Middle?

The calculated ratio is 18:1, based on 302 students and 16.81 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is McKinleyville Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?

McKinleyville Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on McKinleyville Union Elementary attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of McKinleyville Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

53.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is McKinleyville Middle in?

McKinleyville Middle is part of McKinleyville Union Elementary, based in McKinleyville, CA, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near McKinleyville Middle?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Morris Elementary (0.6 mi), McKinleyville High (0.8 mi), Mad River High (Continuation) (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.