McKinley Middle Magnet School

School Overview
McKinley Middle Magnet School, located on Eddie Robinson Sr. Drive in Baton Rouge, is a specialized academic institution dedicated to providing a rigorous learning environment for students in middle school grades. As a magnet school, it operates with a focus on specific educational themes or curricula designed to challenge students and foster deeper engagement with their studies. The school serves the local Baton Rouge community by offering a structured atmosphere that emphasizes high academic standards and encourages students to develop critical thinking skills necessary for success in secondary education and beyond.

Beyond its core academic offerings, McKinley Middle Magnet School is deeply rooted in the historical and cultural fabric of its neighborhood. Being situated near the Southern University campus and other landmarks, the school often promotes a sense of community identity and pride. It strives to cultivate a diverse student body and maintains a commitment to holistic development, often integrating extracurricular activities, leadership opportunities, and specialized programs that help students explore their unique talents and interests in a supportive environment.
632
Total Students
38.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
63.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McKinley Middle Magnet School
Demographic Student Count
White51
Hispanic35
Black537
Asian5
Two or More3
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    537 (85.0 %)
  • White
    51 (8.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    35 (5.5 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.8 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
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: East Baton Rouge Parish
Phone: (225)388-0089
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 632
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 344
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 59
Grades Taught
Grade 6 200
Grade 7 211
Grade 8 221

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for McKinley Middle Magnet School
Grade Student Count
Grade 6200
Grade 7211
Grade 8221
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for McKinley Middle Magnet School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female42366.9%
Male20933.1%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)