McDonald Elementary School

Summary:

McDonald Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Dearborn, Michigan, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 335. The school is part of the Dearborn City School District, which is ranked 302 out of 610 school districts in Michigan and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 89.25% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, McDonald Elementary has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 12.0% in 2018-2019 to 29.1% in 2022-2023. This is notably higher than the state average and the Dearborn City School District average. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in M-Step English Language Arts and Math assessments were below the Dearborn City School District and Michigan state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 3rd grade English Language Arts, McDonald Elementary School had a 32.1% proficiency rate, compared to 41.1% for the Dearborn City School District and 39.6% for the state of Michigan. The school's performance in Science assessments was also significantly lower than the district and state averages, with a 5th-grade proficiency rate of 18.9% compared to 32.1% for the district and 40.4% for the state.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools in the Dearborn City School District, such as Iris Becker Elementary School and Lowrey Elementary School, McDonald Elementary School generally underperforms in academic assessments and has higher chronic absenteeism rates. Despite the school's lower academic performance, McDonald Elementary School has seen a significant increase in per-student spending, rising from $13,772 in 2019-2020 to $20,528 in 2022-2023, suggesting that additional funding alone may not be the sole solution to improving the school's academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 10151 Diversey St
       Dearborn, MI  48126-1201


(313) 827-6700

District: Dearborn City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
793rd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,528 Help


Students who attend McDonald Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Unis Middle School
High:    Fordson High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  340

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.6%
African American:
0.6%
Asian:
0.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.2% Help


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Compare Details McDonald Elementary School ranks worse than 53.4% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 12th among 19 ranked elementary schools in the Dearborn City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.61. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.6%), Asian (0.6%), African American (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 93.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McDonald Elementary School is 14.4. 13 elementary schools in the Dearborn City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McDonald Elementary School is $20,528, which is the 5th highest among 19 elementary schools in the Dearborn City School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McDonald Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks McDonald Elementary School 793rd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See McDonald Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Dearborn City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Dearborn City School District 302nd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McDonald Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at McDonald Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 34.84 1249th 1545 19.2%
2007 38.50 1216th 1565 22.3%
2008 51.76 1002nd 1577 36.5%
2009 43.05 1180th 1589 25.7%
2010 48.93 1084th 1552 30.2%
2011 57.79 839th 1552 45.9%
2012 41.70 1032nd 1566 34.1%
2013 24.94 1257th 1563 19.6%
2014 19.20 1297th 1533 15.4%
2015 40.96 988th 1580 37.5%
2016 36.70 1002nd 1548 35.3%
2017 22.86 1112th 1466 24.1%
2018 30.70 1071st 1448 26.0%
2019 20.09 1137th 1408 19.2%
2021 12.73 1048th 1153 9.1%
2022 32.53 881st 1344 34.4%
2023 48.69 705th 1470 52.0%
2024 43.61 793rd 1486 46.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at McDonald Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.27 184th 270 31.9%
2019 17.96 105th 117 10.3%
2022 42.23 57th 98 41.8%
2023 41.87 103rd 180 42.8%
2024 47.17 98th 184 46.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McDonald Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.76 768th 1397 45.0%
2019 32.79 811th 1134 28.5%
2021 18.21 673rd 749 10.1%
2022 46.74 549th 1099 50.0%
2023 63.41 392nd 1350 71.0%
2024 59.52 481st 1381 65.2%
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Rank History for Female students at McDonald Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.03 1081st 1443 25.1%
2019 19.35 985th 1171 15.9%
2022 31.64 779th 1106 29.6%
2023 43.09 715th 1321 45.9%
2024 37.75 804th 1342 40.1%
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Rank History for Male students at McDonald Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.47 977th 1446 32.4%
2019 19.74 1001st 1196 16.3%
2021 14.55 829th 915 9.4%
2022 36.36 718th 1139 37.0%
2023 45.95 688th 1334 48.4%
2024 41.24 762nd 1347 43.4%
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Rank History for White students at McDonald Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.55 1133rd 1253 9.6%
2019 9.86 1071st 1128 5.1%
2021 8.28 978th 1005 2.7%
2022 19.63 928th 1102 15.8%
2023 33.98 812th 1198 32.2%
2024 29.26 865th 1204 28.2%
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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.

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Enrollment information for McDonald Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 383 0 3 9 1 n/a n/a 0 396
1989 408 0 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 418
1990 425 0 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1991 474 1 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1992 513 0 1 15 3 n/a n/a 0 532
1993 524 2 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 534
1994 417 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 422
1995 506 4 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 520
1996 506 4 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 520
1997 443 3 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 450
1998 445 0 2 6 2 n/a n/a 0 455
1999 471 4 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 479
2000 491 6 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 501
2001 504 6 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 513
2002 484 3 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 495
2003 484 3 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 495
2004 457 3 1 5 3 n/a n/a 0 469
2005 347 4 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 356
2006 349 6 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2007 361 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2008 371 5 1 3 n/a n/a n/a 0 380
2009 384 4 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 391
2010 372 1 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 379
2011 364 2 5 5 0 0 0 0 376
2012 351 4 7 3 0 0 0 0 365
2013 319 1 7 1 0 0 0 0 328
2014 314 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 317
2015 311 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 313
2016 313 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 314
2017 327 1 3 4 0 0 0 0 335
2018 335 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 341
2019 347 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 352
2020 322 1 5 3 0 0 2 0 333
2021 331 0 7 3 0 0 0 0 341
2022 339 0 7 3 0 0 0 0 349
2023 329 0 3 1 0 1 1 0 335
2024 332 2 2 2 0 0 2 0 340

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 McDonald Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 396 n/a n/a n/a
1989 418 n/a n/a 42.1
1990 431 28.0 15.3 47.1
1991 485 n/a n/a n/a
1992 532 n/a n/a 49.1
1993 534 n/a 0.0 60.9
1994 422 34.4 12.3 52.1
1995 520 24.9 20.9 54.8
1996 520 24.9 20.9 54.8
1997 450 25.0 18.0 67.3
1998 455 25.0 18.2 65.9
1999 479 27.0 17.7 63
2000 501 28.4 17.6 67.7
2001 513 27.3 18.8 63
2002 495 32.4 15.3 70.3
2003 495 32.4 15.3 70.3
2004 469 26.9 17.4 70.8
2005 356 25.4 14.0 78.7
2006 356 22.9 15.5 79.5
2007 365 26.4 13.8 86.8
2008 380 25.6 14.8 81.3
2009 391 27.0 14.5 85.2
2010 379 27.3 13.8 90.2
2011 376 24.4 15.4 86.2
2012 365 27.3 13.3 91.8
2013 328 25.3 12.9 89.6
2014 317 26.3 12.0 86.8
2015 313 23.0 13.6 85.9
2016 314 22.0 14.2 79
2017 335 19.0 17.6 87.5
2018 341 24.3 14.0 95.6
2019 352 27.5 12.8 96
2020 333 27.8 11.9 87.4
2021 341 25.8 13.2 84.2
2022 349 30.9 11.2 88.3
2023 335 24.9 13.4 89.3
2024 340 23.5 14.4 93.2

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 McDonald Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 396 n/a n/a n/a
1989 418 n/a n/a 42.1
1990 431 28.0 15.3 47.1
1991 485 n/a n/a n/a
1992 532 n/a n/a 49.1
1993 534 n/a 0.0 60.9
1994 422 34.4 12.3 52.1
1995 520 24.9 20.9 54.8
1996 520 24.9 20.9 54.8
1997 450 25.0 18.0 67.3
1998 455 25.0 18.2 65.9
1999 479 27.0 17.7 63
2000 501 28.4 17.6 67.7
2001 513 27.3 18.8 63
2002 495 32.4 15.3 70.3
2003 495 32.4 15.3 70.3
2004 469 26.9 17.4 70.8
2005 356 25.4 14.0 78.7
2006 356 22.9 15.5 79.5
2007 365 26.4 13.8 86.8
2008 380 25.6 14.8 81.3
2009 391 27.0 14.5 85.2
2010 379 27.3 13.8 90.2
2011 376 24.4 15.4 86.2
2012 365 27.3 13.3 91.8
2013 328 25.3 12.9 89.6
2014 317 26.3 12.0 86.8
2015 313 23.0 13.6 85.9
2016 314 22.0 14.2 79
2017 335 19.0 17.6 87.5
2018 341 24.3 14.0 95.6
2019 352 27.5 12.8 96
2020 333 27.8 11.9 87.4
2021 341 25.8 13.2 84.2
2022 349 30.9 11.2 88.3
2023 335 24.9 13.4 89.3
2024 340 23.5 14.4 93.2

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 McDonald Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,211 (9.2%) $11,981 (90.8%) $13,193
2020 $1,382 (10.0%) $12,390 (90.0%) $13,772
2021 $2,743 (18.6%) $12,023 (81.4%) $14,766
2022 $4,269 (22.7%) $14,567 (77.3%) $18,836
2023 $3,117 (15.2%) $17,411 (84.8%) $20,528

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

Impact of COVID-19 on McDonald Elementary 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 1137th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 705th of 1470 Elementary schools
 32.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (McDonald Elementary School)21.431
 9.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dearborn City School District)46.743.5
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (McDonald Elementary School)33.957.6
 23.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Dearborn City School District)54.351.4
 2.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (McDonald Elementary School)2840.4
 12.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Dearborn City School District)49.446
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (McDonald Elementary School)1242.3
 30.3%
   4th Grade Math (Dearborn City School District)41.142.2
 1.1%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (McDonald Elementary School)35.343.5
 8.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Dearborn City School District)48.543.1
 5.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (McDonald Elementary School)29.439.1
 9.7%
   5th Grade Math (Dearborn City School District)3635.4
 0.6%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students352335
 4.8%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic31
 66.7%
Pacific Islander01
White347329
 5.2%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96%89.3%
 6.8%


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Students at McDonald Elementary School are 98% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 340 students attended McDonald Elementary School.

McDonald Elementary School ranks 793rd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend McDonald Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Unis Middle School
High : Fordson High School


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