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Wright Elementary School vs. Mckinley Elementary School

Should you attend Wright Elementary School or Mckinley Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Wright Elementary School
4060 Lone Oak Rd Se
Salem, OR 97302
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Mckinley Elementary School
466 Mcgilchrist St Se
Salem, OR 97302
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Wright Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 397 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wright Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 280 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mckinley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
397 students
280 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wright Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mckinley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wright Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mckinley Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
14 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wright Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mckinley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wright Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and the state of Oregon, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and the state of Oregon, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#215 out of 1174 schools in OR
(Top 20%)
#605 out of 1174 schools in OR
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wright Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mckinley Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 30% in OR)
25-29%
(Top 50% in OR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wright Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mckinley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in OR)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in OR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wright Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mckinley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in OR)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Top 50% in OR)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Wright Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mckinley Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
62
38
Grade 1 Students
54
42
Grade 2 Students
71
57
Grade 3 Students
63
44
Grade 4 Students
68
44
Grade 5 Students
79
55

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Wright Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mckinley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wright Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mckinley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
21%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wright Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mckinley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wright Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mckinley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
58%
57%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wright Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mckinley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
7%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Wright Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Mckinley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Two or more races
9%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wright Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mckinley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.61
0.59
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wright Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mckinley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
66%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wright Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mckinley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
(21-22 School Year Data)
7%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wright Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mckinley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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