Love the small community feel of this school! My son is in first grade and is so happy to go to school each day. He loves the teachers and the principal. I feel so lucky that we are part of the Mckinley family.
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Posted by a parent on 10/07/09
I won the lottery, literally, with this school. We moved to Burlingame and bought a house in the Lincoln school area. The lower ranking at McKinley worried us at first. We go there for the Spanish Immersion Program- there is a lottery to get in. What I have learned since is that this is a WONDERFUL school-
... Read more the Principal knows every child and parent personally and greets them each morning. The teachers are exceptional- both in the immersion and non-immersion program. My daughter had Maestra Carreira and she is absolutely perfect in every way. She is dedicated, loves the kids and loves what she does. We are Spanish speakers at home and we wanted them to be raised fully bilingual and biliterate as we were. I really feel like I won the jackpot with this school. I am so truly thankful! Immersion or no immersion, the teachers are ALL great. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
I think this school is great, coming from a city close to sf i thought it would be a primarily caucasion school with snobby parents,BUT it is very diverse,there is alot of latino's,asians,ect. there still are the SNOBBY,RICH parents,but you will find the others who are very friendly and make it a habit
... Read more to make you and your family feel comfortable. It is a very small school, so the children get help when needed and dont get shafted.The principal is great,she know's all the kids by first name, and is very friendly.I would definatly look into McKinley if you plan on going to school in Burlingame. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/23/08
We are thrilled with McKinley school. The principal and staff are great! Our girls are thriving there both academically and socially. Yes there are a few issues based on a small number of students from lower economic demographics. None the less, McKinley provides an opportunity for our children
... Read more to work with and see the 'real' world. Paula has been principal for 3 years. You will be hard pressed to find a better quality principal. She knows all the children by first name and does provide 'tough love' when required. There are a small number of children with behavior problems, who need some discipline. Paula and the staff do the best they can managing these children within the constraints of the public school system. McKinley is a 'rising star'. McKinley started their first highly successful Spanish immersion strand this year. There are many factors beyond test scores to evaluate a school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/09/08
I have lived in Burlingame my entire adult life and have two kids at McKinley. McKinley is a great school with caring parents and a fantastic principal and staff.
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Posted by a parent on 08/31/06
We have been at McKinley for 3 years now, and it has been a great experience for my child. He has some special needs as far as learning, the school has taken the time and the resources to make sure he succeeds. Our new Principal, Paula Valerio, is wonderful. The kids think very highly of her, and
... Read more she takes the time to get to know each and every one of them. There is also a strong Parent Community which encourages participation in all school events which help benefit the school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/31/06
Quality of academic program is average. Teachers are working hard and doing well. However some students' behaviors are disaster, such as no courtesy, no respect and aggression. These students' academic levels are not high and may influence your children badly. Since the principal often shouts to them
... Read more hysterically, the other students become to be nervous. Her talks often differ what she said before with regarding important issues. Stay away from the McKinley elementary if possible. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/24/06
This is a wonderful school with parents and teachers who care
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Posted by a parent on 05/23/06
McKinley Elementary has been a wonderful experience for both of our children. We have a 1st and 4th grader, and the one on one attention they recieve is amazing. The school warm and inviting. Our family has lived in Washington, Oregon, and California. The public schools in this area are rated way above
... Read more the other schools in our book. School can definetly be a challenge, and the way the staff, parents, and community support the children makes the whole experience so memorable and beneficial. BCE has helped tremendously with their generous donations to the Burlingame school district. With out BCE, PTA, and community our students would not be able th have PE, music, librarian, and much more. Paula Valerio is our new Principal this year, and she is doinf a fantastic job. The children love her! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/13/05
From what I can see this school is great, and I love how deverse it is. The kids can appreciate different ethnic backrounds. And that is very cool.
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Burlingame schools — Mckinley Elementary School is located at 701 Paloma Ave, Burlingame CA 94010. 701 Paloma Ave is in the Burlingame Terrace neighborhood and 94010 ZIP code in Burlingame, CA The school district for Mckinley Elementary School is the Burlingame Elementary School District. Mckinley Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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