C+
Average
66/100

McKinley Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 2435 N 89th St, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Overall
C+
66/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
1.5 grade levels above the U.S. average · 88th percentile in Wisconsin
Growth
D
Students gain 0.55 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 20th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Wisconsin for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Wisconsin schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

66
Repit Score
out of 100
386
Students
enrolled
13.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%88/1001.5 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%20/100Students gain 0.55 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.11 in 2009–19; 4th percentile in Wisconsin (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 13% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Wisconsin schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +6 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Wisconsin. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency72% (+32 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency77% (+37 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Wisconsin state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White82%87%reading +32 pts, math +29 pts100th percentile (list)
Low-income30%30%reading +4 pts, math -1 pts49th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2435 N 89th St
City Wauwatosa
ZIP Code 53226
District 5515990
NCES School ID 551599002086
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 53226

Understanding the community around McKinley Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $87,018
Per Capita Income $52,903
Poverty Rate 2.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 43.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 59.9%
High School or Higher 97.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $286,000
Median Rent $1,310
Owner-Occupied 60.2%
Renter-Occupied 39.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for McKinley Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.9%
Female 47.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 78.0%
Black 8.6%
Two or More Races 7.5%
Hispanic/Latino 3.6%
Asian 2.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 386
Teachers (FTE) 27.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for McKinley Elementary?
McKinley Elementary has a Repit School Score of 66 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend McKinley Elementary?
McKinley Elementary has 386 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1.
What grades does McKinley Elementary serve?
McKinley Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does McKinley Elementary receive per student?
McKinley Elementary receives $15,937 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around McKinley Elementary in 53226 ▼
Avg Home Value
$423,910
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,609
1-Year Change
+9.0%
% Renters
39.8%

Other Schools in 53226

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026