MCKINLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Go back
2401 SANTA MONICA BLVD
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
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Phone: 310-828-5011
School Information
  • GreatSchools Rating: 8
  • Educational Climate: High
  • Technology Measure: Medium-high
  • Type: Public
  • Grades: Kindergarten - 5th Grade
  • District: Santa Monica - Malibu Unified Sd
  • Students/Teacher: 19
  • Students/Grade: 73.2
  • Number Students: 439
  • Number Teachers: 23
  • Number Classrooms: 21
  • Expense/Pupil: $5,900.00 - 6,299.99
  • Poverty Level: 6 - 15.9 PERCENT
  • Number Computers: 125
  • Number PCs: 0
  • Number Macs: 125
  • Principal: Ms Irene Gonzalez
  • CHARTER SCHOOL
  • GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAMS
  • ESL
  • SPECIAL EDUCATION
  • ADVANCED PLACEMENT
  • BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
  • ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS
  • YEAR ROUND CLASSES
  • VOC-TECH
  • ADULT EDUCATION
  • NCLB SCHOOL
  • BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL
  • COALITION OF ESSENTIAL SCHOOLS
  • AYP SCHOOL
  • INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
  • MAGNET SCHOOL
School Ratings & Reviews

School Ratings (37 ratings)
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    School Reviews (33 Reviews)
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    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2012-02-22
    "With two children at McKinley, and a happy history of involvement there, I'm most impressed thatthe faculty doesn't rest on its laurels. Scores have risen; grants, awards and Distinguished School status have been earned, and there is cross-training and information-sharing among teachers. Each year brings multiple improvements. Our family has also experienced some difficulty at school, and seen the problem-resolution process first hand. We've benefitted from the bumps in the road, and feel known and attended to in McKinley's small setting. Its gratifying that a great year can follow a challenging one when you stick it out! As big a gift as our kids' education has been the sense of community we've found at our little school. The kids want to stay longer and are eager to participate in extracirricular activities, and the McKinley Moms and Dads roll up their sleeves together to help with everything from fundraising to classroom projects -- and have a great time doing it. It's sad to think about graduating to life at the much larger middle school when the time comes, but for now, this is our village, and we're very glad."
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2011-12-19
    "We are new at McKinley. We really like this school. I see diversity in children, and they are open and friendly. My kids smoothly adjusted to the new school. Parents are very much involved with school activities, and they know it is importnt for kids. Teachers and staff work with kids with positive reinforcement. They are always willing to listen and work with us as well. I feel comfortable to talk with them about anything. I get a sense of "It takes a whole village to rise a child.". Everyone is working hard to make better for children, and kids get to experience possitive and nurturing school life. Even my out of State in law noticed how warm and close this community is. And maybe that is why kids also do well in academic."
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2011-12-16
    "This is our third year at McKinley and each year proves to be better than the last! We were welcomed right into the school by the enthusiastic families, dedicated teachers, and helpful administration. We love the fact that our school is one of the smaller and more diverse in Santa Monica. When a hiccup presented itself in our first year, our son's kindergarten teacher was receptive and solution oriented, and the next day the principal followed up to see that our concerns had been taken care of. (Which they had!) McKinley is truly a gem of a school!"
    Teacher Review | Rating:
    Posted 2011-12-09
    "As a McKinley staff member, I have found that we are a responsive school community (staff, parents and students). With that said, I am saddened to hear that you feel your concerns have not been addressed. Our school s mission statement of McKinley PRIDE is not just a statement, but speaks to who we are and what we value. Our school uses the Cool Tools program and has now adopted the Olweus Bullying prevention program. We are one of eight SMMUSD elementary schools in the first year of implementation. Taking part of this program speaks to our commitment to provide our students with a safe learning environment. Please reach out to our staff so we can have the opportunity to address your concerns."
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2011-04-06
    "Lovely community, excellent teachers, dedicated principal. We've won the CA Distinguished School Award, plus we've been given the Title I Academic Achievement Award three times since I've been there. Also, our principal was named Elementary School Principal of the Year for the entire region by the by the Association of California School Administrators. Truly a gem of a school."
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