McKinley MS

151 T. St. NE
Washington, DC 20002

286 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

McKinley Middle School is a public institution located in the Eckington neighborhood of Washington, D.C., serving students within the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system. Situated at 151 T St NE, the school shares a historic campus with the renowned McKinley Technology High School. This proximity creates a unique academic environment that often emphasizes a STEM-focused (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) culture, aiming to prepare students for the rigorous curriculum they may encounter at the high school level.

As part of the DCPS network, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning community that prioritizes student engagement and academic growth. The campus itself is a notable landmark in the city, known for its historic architecture, and the school benefits from its position within a growing urban corridor. Families interested in specific enrollment details, extracurricular offerings, or current academic performance metrics are encouraged to consult the official DCPS website at http://www.dcps.dc.gov for the most up-to-date school profiles and administrative information.

286

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McKinley MS
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	48
Black	232
Asian	2
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Black
232 (81.7%)
Hispanic
48 (16.9%)
Asian
2 (0.7%)
Two or More
1 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	District of Columbia Public Schools
Phone:	(202)281-3950
Website:	http://mckinleytech.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	286
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 98

Grade 7 101

Grade 8 87