Mackinaw Trail Middle School

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Mackinaw Trail Middle School ranks 165 th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mackinaw Trail Middle School is a public middle school in Cadillac, Michigan, serving around 750 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Cadillac Area Public Schools district, which is ranked 207 out of 610 districts in the state.

Mackinaw Trail Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in academic assessments, with 41.8% of 6th graders and 47.1% of 7th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 37.5% and 37.9%, respectively. In math, the school's performance is even stronger, with 48.6% of 6th graders and 52.3% of 7th graders proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 31% and 32.1%. The school also excels in science and social studies, with 54.7% and 34.6% of 8th graders proficient or better, respectively, compared to the state averages of 38.8% and 29.7%. Notably, the school performs particularly well for its Hispanic and low socioeconomic status (SES) student subgroups, ranking 62nd and 84th out of 257 and 836 Michigan middle schools, respectively, in 2023-2024.

However, the school's performance for its special education student subgroup is an area of concern, ranking 182nd out of 201 Michigan middle schools in 2023-2024. Additionally, Mackinaw Trail Middle School has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 9.3% in 2018-2019 to 30.7% in 2022-2023, which may be an area for the school to focus on. When compared to nearby schools, such as Lake City Middle School and Manton Consolidated Middle School, Mackinaw Trail Middle School generally outperforms them in academic assessments, particularly in math and science, but lags behind in supporting its special education subgroup.

Detail:

Public 6-8

8401 S Mackinaw Trl
Cadillac, MI 49601-9746

(231) 876-5600

District: Cadillac Area Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
165^th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,794

Students who attend Mackinaw Trail Middle School usually attend:

High:

Cadillac Senior High School

Feeder schools for Mackinaw Trail Middle School:

Elementary:	Forest View Elementary School
	Franklin Elementary School
	Lincoln Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.0

Number of students: 710

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.7%

Hispanic:

4.8%

Two or more races:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mackinaw Trail Middle School ranks better than 81.6% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.06. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.7%), Hispanic (4.8%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mackinaw Trail Middle School is 18. (See more...)

Compare Mackinaw Trail Middle School employs 39.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mackinaw Trail Middle School is $12,794.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mackinaw Trail Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mackinaw Trail Middle School 165^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Mackinaw Trail Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Cadillac Area Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Cadillac Area Public Schools 207^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mackinaw Trail Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Mackinaw Trail Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2021	76.35	113^th	675	83.3%
2022	76.67	128^th	776	83.5%
2023	74.98	164^th	883	81.4%
2024	76.06	165^th	897	81.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Mackinaw Trail Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2022	21.78	58^th	70	17.1%
2023	17.85	185^th	199	7.0%
2024	18.87	182^nd	201	9.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mackinaw Trail Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2021	75.67	63^rd	523	88.0%
2022	79.37	80^th	691	88.4%
2023	76.33	111^th	825	86.5%
2024	79.59	84^th	836	90.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Mackinaw Trail Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2021	77.40	77^th	521	85.2%
2022	74.94	113^th	657	82.8%
2023	73.49	137^th	770	82.2%
2024	71.25	153^rd	771	80.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Mackinaw Trail Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2021	67.16	127^th	540	76.5%
2022	70.85	132^nd	658	79.9%
2023	69.17	179^th	776	76.9%
2024	74.27	153^rd	786	80.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mackinaw Trail Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	56.51	99^th	246	59.8%
2024	67.61	62^nd	257	75.9%

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Rank History for White students at Mackinaw Trail Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2021	72.24	114^th	577	80.2%
2022	68.06	155^th	638	75.7%
2023	63.82	203^rd	688	70.5%
2024	65.39	192^nd	701	72.6%

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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.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mackinaw Trail Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1999	586	3	2	4	5	n/a	n/a	0	600
2000	630	6	7	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	649
2001	623	6	6	4	6	n/a	n/a	0	645
2002	530	4	1	7	4	n/a	n/a	0	546
2003	530	4	1	7	4	n/a	n/a	0	546
2004	502	4	1	9	5	n/a	n/a	0	521
2005	484	4	2	8	5	n/a	n/a	0	503
2006	463	4	2	8	4	n/a	n/a	0	481
2007	447	6	0	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	461
2008	446	9	3	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	468
2009	430	5	6	12	5	n/a	n/a	0	458
2010	415	2	1	3	5	n/a	n/a	9	435
2011	397	4	0	12	3	0	5	0	421
2012	425	2	4	16	1	1	12	0	461
2013	400	2	1	12	0	1	10	0	426
2014	375	5	4	10	0	2	9	0	405
2015	394	5	4	4	2	2	14	0	425
2016	429	3	0	7	2	0	13	0	454
2017	431	2	2	12	1	3	11	0	462
2018	443	5	1	18	2	2	14	0	485
2019	449	6	0	18	7	1	11	0	492
2020	444	3	3	14	6	2	8	0	480
2021	449	2	4	17	5	2	11	0	490
2022	712	1	6	25	5	2	21	0	772
2023	692	4	6	30	3	1	14	0	750
2024	644	4	5	34	4	0	19	0	710

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 Mackinaw Trail Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	600	34.0	17.6	26
2000	649	33.9	19.1	33.9
2001	645	34.6	18.6	34.1
2002	546	30.7	17.8	46.7
2003	546	30.7	17.8	46.7
2004	521	27.5	18.9	44.5
2005	503	27.7	18.2	46.3
2006	481	27.7	17.4	42.4
2007	461	25.5	18.1	45.8
2008	468	26.5	17.7	48.3
2009	458	25.8	17.8	51.5
2010	435	24.9	17.4	54.2
2011	421	22.2	18.9	60.1
2012	461	22.7	20.2	58.6
2013	426	21.2	20.0	61.7
2014	405	22.1	18.2	57
2015	425	22.0	19.3	53.6
2016	454	24.0	18.9	53.3
2017	462	22.7	20.2	56.5
2018	485	24.7	19.6	60.4
2019	492	26.7	18.4	59.6
2020	480	24.9	19.2	75.6
2021	490	23.8	20.5	60
2022	772	39.0	19.7	61.1
2023	750	40.3	18.6	67.3
2024	710	39.2	18.0	66.3

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 Mackinaw Trail Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	600	34.0	17.6	26
2000	649	33.9	19.1	33.9
2001	645	34.6	18.6	34.1
2002	546	30.7	17.8	46.7
2003	546	30.7	17.8	46.7
2004	521	27.5	18.9	44.5
2005	503	27.7	18.2	46.3
2006	481	27.7	17.4	42.4
2007	461	25.5	18.1	45.8
2008	468	26.5	17.7	48.3
2009	458	25.8	17.8	51.5
2010	435	24.9	17.4	54.2
2011	421	22.2	18.9	60.1
2012	461	22.7	20.2	58.6
2013	426	21.2	20.0	61.7
2014	405	22.1	18.2	57
2015	425	22.0	19.3	53.6
2016	454	24.0	18.9	53.3
2017	462	22.7	20.2	56.5
2018	485	24.7	19.6	60.4
2019	492	26.7	18.4	59.6
2020	480	24.9	19.2	75.6
2021	490	23.8	20.5	60
2022	772	39.0	19.7	61.1
2023	750	40.3	18.6	67.3
2024	710	39.2	18.0	66.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mackinaw Trail Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$677 (6.3%)	$9,997 (93.7%)	$10,674
2020	$729 (6.5%)	$10,512 (93.5%)	$11,241
2021	$1,262 (11.6%)	$9,637 (88.4%)	$10,899
2022	$1,232 (10.3%)	$10,705 (89.7%)	$11,936
2023	$1,424 (11.1%)	$11,370 (88.9%)	$12,794

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mackinaw Trail Middle 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.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mackinaw Trail Middle School)	56.8	51.2	5.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cadillac Area Public Schools)	56.8	51.2	5.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	41.7	37.5	4.2%
6th Grade Math (Mackinaw Trail Middle School)	58.9	46.9	12%
6th Grade Math (Cadillac Area Public Schools)	58.9	46.9	12%
6th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.1	29.6	5.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	492	750	52.4%
African American	6	4	33.3%
American Indian	7	3	57.1%
Asian	0	6
Hispanic	18	30	66.7%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	449	692	54.1%
Two or More Races	11	14	27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	59.6%	67.3%	7.8%

Schools Near Mackinaw Trail Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)				M-Step Math (2024)				M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mackinaw Trail Middle School	Public	6-8	8401 S Mackinaw Trl	Cadillac	49601	Wexford County	Cadillac Area Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 876-5600	710	39	18.0	66.3%	644 (90.7%)	4 (0.6%)	34 (4.8%)	5 (0.7%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.7%)	76.1	165^th of 897 public middle schools	81.6%		75	164^th of 883 public middle schools	81.4%	1	70.3	40.2			41.8	47.1			48.6	52.3		54.7		34.6	$12,794	$1,424	$11,370
McBain Middle School	Public	6-8	107 E Maple St	Mc Bain	49657	Missaukee County	McBain Rural Agricultural Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 825-8041	267	14	19.0	58.1%	236 (88.4%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	4 (1.5%)	61.8	269^th of 897 public middle schools	70.0%		69.6	213^th of 883 public middle schools	75.9%	56	75.0	36.2			34.8	42.0			28.0	35.6		43.5		39.1	$14,274	$1,046	$13,228
Pine River Area Middle School	Public	4-7	17445 Pine River Rd	Leroy	49655	Osceola County	Pine River Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 829-3841	274	19	14.5	73.0%	258 (94.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.6%)	40.2	510^th of 897 public middle schools	43.1%		41.3	499^th of 883 public middle schools	43.5%	11			35.9	47.3	32.4	34.8	50.0	40.0	29.4	15.2	56.4		14.5		$14,687	$2,054	$12,632
Lake City Middle School	Public	6-8	251 Russell St	Lake City	49651	Missaukee County	Lake City Area School District	No	No	No	No	(231) 839-6600	269	17	15.9	76.2%	243 (90.3%)	2 (0.7%)	15 (5.6%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.2%)	56.9	315^th of 897 public middle schools	64.9%		54.4	337^th of 883 public middle schools	61.8%	22	55.1	27.6			38.1	40.2			41.7	41.3		41.7		26.8	$13,287	$1,050	$12,237
Manton Consolidated Middle School	Public	5-8	105 5th St	Manton	49663	Wexford County	Manton Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 824-6401	305	18	16.5	57.4%	273 (89.5%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.3%)	66.4	235^th of 897 public middle schools	73.8%		54.2	339^th of 883 public middle schools	61.6%	104	61.4	33.0		31.1	53.1	43.0		33.8	46.9	35.4	37.3	45.3	17.3	34.1	$11,948	$1,956	$9,991

Frequently Asked Questions about Mackinaw Trail Middle School

How many students attend Mackinaw Trail Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 710 students attended Mackinaw Trail Middle School.

Is Mackinaw Trail Middle School a good school?

Mackinaw Trail Middle School ranks 165^th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Mackinaw Trail Middle School in?

Cadillac Area Public Schools

What high school do graduates of Mackinaw Trail Middle School attend?

Students who attend Mackinaw Trail Middle School usually go on to attend Cadillac Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Mackinaw Trail Middle School?

Students at Mackinaw Trail Middle School are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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