Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School

Summary:

Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School is a public school in Detroit, Michigan, serving 909 students in grades PK-8. The school has a predominantly African American student population and is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District, which is ranked 563 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School faces significant challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 47.6% to 87.0% over the past few years, and significantly lower academic performance compared to state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 4.05% of 3rd-grade students were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 39.6% statewide. The school also has a very high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 88.45% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Barton Elementary School, which is less than a mile away, generally outperform Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School academically, despite also serving predominantly low-income and minority student populations. Additionally, the school's per-student spending has remained relatively low, ranging from $14,750 to $20,063 over the past few years, suggesting that additional resources and targeted interventions may be needed to support student learning and address the school's challenges. The persistently high chronic absenteeism rates and stark racial achievement gaps observed at Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School highlight the need for a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 10147 W Chicago
       Detroit, MI  48204


(313) 416-6400

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1479th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,851 Help


Students who attend Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School usually attend:

High:    Cody High School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.3 Help
Number of students:  909

Racial breakdown:

African American:
98.2%
Hispanic:
1.4%
White:
0.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.4% Help


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Compare Details Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School ranks worse than 99.5% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 60th among 64 ranked elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.07. (See more...)
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Compare Details Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School ranks worse than 94.1% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.48. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (98.2%), Hispanic (1.4%), White (0.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School is 20.3. 65 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School employs 44.6 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School is $18,851. 65 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School 1479th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School 844th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School in the ranking list.)

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Detroit Public Schools Community District:

SchoolDigger ranks Detroit Public Schools Community District 563rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 2.02 1407th 1408 0.1%
2023 4.09 1462nd 1470 0.5%
2024 4.07 1479th 1486 0.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.13 1376th 1397 1.5%
2019 2.43 1133rd 1134 0.1%
2023 5.17 1343rd 1350 0.5%
2024 4.58 1378th 1381 0.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.79 1419th 1443 1.7%
2019 2.24 1168th 1171 0.3%
2024 3.46 1340th 1342 0.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.41 1438th 1446 0.6%
2024 2.74 1347th 1347 0.0%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.05 453rd 475 4.6%
2019 6.94 212th 212 0.0%
2023 10.64 317th 321 1.2%
2024 12.92 335th 348 3.7%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 4.11 777th 792 1.9%
2023 5.25 867th 883 1.8%
2024 8.48 844th 897 5.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.11 783rd 815 3.9%
2019 5.61 658th 672 2.1%
2023 5.42 817th 825 1.0%
2024 10.71 786th 836 6.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.84 779th 794 1.9%
2019 5.18 646th 658 1.8%
2023 5.46 754th 770 2.1%
2024 8.32 739th 771 4.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.41 731st 797 8.3%
2024 6.51 767th 786 2.4%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.96 321st 366 12.3%
2019 13.88 182nd 196 7.1%
2023 12.41 299th 310 3.5%
2024 21.83 245th 300 18.3%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 3 1102 1 6 3 1 0 0 1116
2018 1 792 1 6 1 3 0 0 804
2019 3 974 1 6 1 1 0 0 986
2020 1 895 0 6 1 1 0 0 904
2021 0 792 0 5 1 1 0 0 799
2022 0 806 0 5 0 0 0 0 811
2023 2 893 0 13 0 0 1 0 909

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 1116 48.0 23.2 84.7
2018 804 50.0 16.0 88.8
2019 986 46.5 21.2 90.5
2020 904 46.5 19.4 84.6
2021 799 45.0 17.7 90.6
2022 811 47.5 17.0 89.6
2023 909 44.6 20.3 88.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 1116 48.0 23.2 84.7
2018 804 50.0 16.0 88.8
2019 986 46.5 21.2 90.5
2020 904 46.5 19.4 84.6
2021 799 45.0 17.7 90.6
2022 811 47.5 17.0 89.6
2023 909 44.6 20.3 88.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,313 (17.4%) $10,984 (82.6%) $13,297
2020 $4,769 (32.3%) $9,981 (67.7%) $14,750
2021 $1,932 (11.8%) $14,489 (88.2%) $16,421
2022 $6,935 (34.6%) $13,128 (65.4%) $20,063
2023 $6,770 (35.9%) $12,081 (64.1%) $18,851

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1407th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1462nd of 1470 Elementary schools
 0.5%
Ranks 777th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 867th of 883 Middle schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School)8.25.2
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Public Schools Community District)11.912.4
 0.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School)7.25.1
 2.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Public Schools Community District)12.714.8
 2.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School)6.66
 0.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Public Schools Community District)14.111.4
 2.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.1
 3.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School)8.28.2
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Public Schools Community District)11.512.1
 0.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School)8.19.4
 1.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Public Schools Community District)13.114.1
 1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School)10.52.9
 7.6%
   7th Grade Math (Detroit Public Schools Community District)8.87.9
 0.9%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School)19.413
 6.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Public Schools Community District)24.524
 0.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students986909
 7.8%
African American974893
 8.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic613
 116.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White32
 33.3%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.5%88.4%
 2%


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Students at Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School are 98% African American, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 909 students attended Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School.

Students who attend Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School usually go on to attend:

High : Cody High School

Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School ranks in the bottom 0.5% of Michigan elementary schools.


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