McKinley Elementary School

800 West Carlton way

School District

Tracy Joint Unified
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:21
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on May 14, 2021

Not recommended.Earlier I picked up my child due to not feeling well and he told me he overheard the new office staff discussing how he was doing in school which made him feel insecure and upset.During this pandemic not a lot of parents can stay home and have to work harder to put food on the table.I myself am a single mom,so it's a little hard to balance and keep track of things.Lack of empathy from grown women who are supposed to be in "ant-bully territory"...I think next time if there's an issue,discuss with the parent(s) how they can help their child improve ..don't gossip about it while the child is in the next room over.Aside from that,his 2nd grade teacher has been outstanding and my son feels very comfortable going to her.
Submitted by parent on April 10, 2018

I came from the Bay Area and I thought they were bad over there. McKinley has a lot of work cut out them selves with education ,bullying, and especially health hazards (sickness) (out break of LICE! And not notifying parents) etc. wouldn’t recommend this school to any parents I know l.
Submitted by parent on April 10, 2018

I am disappointed with this school with the exception of the office staff. The teaching, professionalism and lack of passion. I used to think maybe it was just an off week they are having but when teachers don’t look even happy to be there it shows and students notice. I am very hopeful that my student will come across a more passionate teacher in the future
Submitted by parent on March 16, 2017

I have my daughter in kindergarten and she has an excellent teacher. I am happy with the Mckinley school
Submitted by parent on July 25, 2013

we move to this town when my son was just going into 1st grade he had a lot of problems adjusting and the teachers and the ladies in the office we're just awesome! the ladies in the office are very kind and loving the teachers make sure that the kids learn everything they need to even if they're having issues they're kind and caring they take time for the children. the principal truly cares about her school she truly cares about each child I've never seen where principal knows every single child Maine and can tell you who their teacher is until McKinley Elementary. I am now a part of the McKinley family my son is now going into surgery aid he's very happy and comfortable here and we are looking forward to another great school year at McKinley!
Submitted by parent on October 30, 2012

My son started kindergarten this year and loves this school. Although the school is older than most of the newly built schools the comfort of the schools smallness really makes you feel like home. The teachers are great and the connection they have to all of the new and old students is great. I love seeing the older students approach their past teachers with open arms. It makes me feel like the connection is really strong no matter what year of school you are in. I am currently looking to move and have made all of my planning decisions based on him being continually enrolled in this school! I was surprised to see how many teachers knew my son although he is not in their class which really made me feel like the teachers really care about the students who attend!
Submitted by parent on March 13, 2010

I like the school in general. I feel there are major areas that need some improvement. The music department needs some enhancing. the instructor is great but the band and orchestra needs some direction. I have two children in the school and Child 'A's teacher is great has great follow up skills but Child 'B's teacher has no idea why my child is doing so poorly and doesn't give any reasons or specifics as to why the grades are what they are. I think they need to be held accountable for the organization of their classrooms. How can they expect the students to be organized and the classrooms are a mess. I like the school but I think it needs some revamping.
Submitted by parent on February 29, 2008

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