Middle Schools in Mancelona Public Schools

Mancelona Public Schools in Michigan has one middle school, Mancelona Middle School, which serves grades 5-8. The school serves a predominantly White (94.26%) and economically disadvantaged (77.87% qualify for free/reduced lunch) student population.

Mancelona Middle School's academic performance is a concern, with proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts and Math consistently lower than the state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 5th-grade proficiency rates were 31.5% in ELA and 16.4% in Math, compared to state averages of 44% and 32.6%, respectively. The school's PSAT proficiency rates in 8th grade are more mixed, with ELA (58.6%) higher than the state average (64.5%), but Math (43.1%) lower than the state average (32.6%). The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 258th out of 883 Michigan middle schools in 2022-2023 to 381st out of 897 in 2023-2024.

Other areas of concern for Mancelona Middle School include a high chronic absenteeism rate of 27% and a slightly higher student-teacher ratio of 17.4 compared to the state average. While the school's per-student spending of $15,846 is higher than the state average, it appears to be struggling to effectively educate its predominantly low-income student population and may benefit from targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.