- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · South Holland, IL
Mckinley Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Mckinley Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173672003779
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mckinley Jr High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in South Holland · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 287
- students enrolled
Mckinley Jr High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinley Jr High School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in South Holland, IL.
School address
District: South Holland Sd 150 · Illinois
NCES ID 173672003779 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Mckinley Jr High School grew from 297 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 173672003779 · South Holland, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
287 enr · 13:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Greenwood Elem School (321 students)
Mckinley Jr High School grew from 297 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Mckinley Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greenwood Elem
Greenwood Elem School
321 students
- This school
Mckinley Jr High School
287 students
- Mckinley Elem
Mckinley Elem School
176 students
What this shows Mckinley Jr High School reports 287 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mckinley Jr High School compares
Mckinley Jr High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 7% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 287 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
287
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Illinois - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,995
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 89.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.5, Mckinley Jr High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for South Holland Sd 150 reports $17,995 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mckinley Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mckinley Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~287 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mckinley Jr High School
How many students attend Mckinley Jr High School?
Mckinley Jr High School has 287 students enrolled. It is a middle school in South Holland, IL. CCD year-over-year: 297 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Jr High School is 13:1, which is 7% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mckinley Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Mckinley Jr High School is African American at 89.2% of enrollment, in South Holland, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckinley Jr High School?
Mckinley Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mckinley Jr High School rank among public schools in South Holland?
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinley Jr High School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in South Holland, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in South Holland on the city page.
What other schools are in South Holland Sd 150?
Besides Mckinley Jr High School, South Holland Sd 150 also operates Greenwood Elem School (321 students) and Mckinley Elem School (176 students). See the South Holland Sd 150 district page for the complete list.