Is McBain Elementary School a good school?

McBain Elementary School ranks 520 th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend McBain Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 512 students attended McBain Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of McBain Elementary School?

Students at McBain Elementary School are 87% White, 11% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of McBain Elementary School attend?

Students who attend McBain Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : McBain Middle School High : McBain High School

McBain Elementary School

Summary:

McBain Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 512 students in grades PK-5 in the McBain Rural Agricultural Schools district in Mc Bain, Michigan. The school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, support for economically disadvantaged students, and diverse student population.

McBain Elementary consistently outperforms the state average on M-Step assessments, with 54.8% of 5th graders proficient or better in ELA and 52.1% proficient or better in Math, compared to state averages of 44% and 32.6%, respectively. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (59.77% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch), the school's academic performance remains strong, suggesting effective strategies for supporting economically disadvantaged students. The school also has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (10.94%) compared to the state average, adding to the school's unique character and providing opportunities for cultural exchange.

When compared to nearby elementary schools, such as Forest View Elementary, Manton Consolidated Elementary, and Lincoln Elementary, McBain Elementary generally outperforms them on academic measures. Additionally, McBain Elementary's chronic absenteeism rates, while fluctuating, are generally lower than those of nearby schools, suggesting the school has effective strategies in place to address student attendance. Overall, McBain Elementary's consistent high performance and commitment to providing a quality education for its diverse student population make it a standout school in the region.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

107 E Maple St
Mc Bain, MI 49657-9672

(231) 825-2021

District: McBain Rural Agricultural Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
520^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,730

Students who attend McBain Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	McBain Middle School
High:	McBain High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.4

Number of students: 512

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.1%

Hispanic:

10.9%

Two or more races:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details McBain Elementary School ranks better than 65% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.35. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.1%), Hispanic (10.9%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McBain Elementary School is 18.4. (See more...)

Compare McBain Elementary School employs 27.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at McBain Elementary School is $13,730.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McBain Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks McBain Elementary School 520^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See McBain Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

McBain Rural Agricultural Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks McBain Rural Agricultural Schools 171^st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for McBain Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at McBain Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	57.64	791^st	1545	48.8%
2007	62.40	675^th	1565	56.9%
2008	66.79	584^th	1577	63.0%
2009	74.90	347^th	1589	78.2%
2010	73.73	376^th	1552	75.8%
2011	54.09	919^th	1552	40.8%
2012	54.91	730^th	1566	53.4%
2013	72.41	394^th	1563	74.8%
2014	81.07	225^th	1533	85.3%
2015	52.27	779^th	1580	50.7%
2016	65.29	501^st	1548	67.6%
2017	61.84	476^th	1466	67.5%
2018	83.70	201^st	1448	86.1%
2019	68.20	397^th	1408	71.8%
2021	56.85	426^th	1153	63.1%
2022	58.13	517^th	1344	61.5%
2023	70.67	381^st	1470	74.1%
2024	62.35	520^th	1486	65.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McBain Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	89.49	61^st	1397	95.6%
2019	82.18	93^rd	1134	91.8%
2021	75.67	107^th	749	85.7%
2022	72.97	193^rd	1099	82.4%
2023	76.92	187^th	1350	86.1%
2024	69.01	312^th	1381	77.4%

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Rank History for Female students at McBain Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	86.26	136^th	1443	90.6%
2019	61.39	416^th	1171	64.5%
2021	45.73	462^nd	902	48.8%
2022	57.17	420^th	1106	62.0%
2023	58.23	484^th	1321	63.4%
2024	62.70	423^rd	1342	68.5%

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Rank History for Male students at McBain Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	77.48	288^th	1446	80.1%
2019	61.82	410^th	1196	65.7%
2021	57.50	344^th	915	62.4%
2022	53.81	492^nd	1139	56.8%
2023	72.49	319^th	1334	76.1%
2024	52.28	601^st	1347	55.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at McBain Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	61.15	61^st	201	69.7%

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Rank History for White students at McBain Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	77.86	230^th	1253	81.6%
2019	63.71	376^th	1128	66.7%
2021	50.04	470^th	1005	53.2%
2022	48.67	564^th	1102	48.8%
2023	59.94	439^th	1198	63.4%
2024	51.75	556^th	1204	53.8%

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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 McBain Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	436	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	436
1989	471	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	471
1990	481	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	481
1991	473	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	473
1992	456	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	456
1993	466	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	466
1994	491	0	4	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	497
1995	344	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	348
1996	344	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	348
1997	324	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	328
1998	298	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	301
1999	413	0	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	422
2000	409	0	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	30	448
2001	466	0	4	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	476
2002	461	1	6	8	5	n/a	n/a	0	481
2003	461	1	6	8	5	n/a	n/a	0	481
2004	450	2	7	8	4	n/a	n/a	0	471
2005	454	3	3	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	467
2006	452	4	3	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	470
2007	460	4	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	472
2008	434	3	1	7	1	n/a	n/a	1	447
2009	450	4	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	1	466
2010	452	3	2	13	2	n/a	n/a	1	473
2011	384	0	1	13	0	0	7	0	405
2012	386	0	1	16	1	0	8	0	412
2013	380	0	1	33	1	0	9	0	424
2014	362	0	0	33	0	0	10	0	405
2015	358	0	0	30	0	0	11	0	399
2016	414	0	0	38	1	0	13	0	466
2017	406	0	0	39	2	0	11	0	458
2018	436	0	0	40	2	2	8	0	488
2019	420	0	0	44	4	2	6	0	476
2020	456	0	0	44	4	2	7	0	513
2021	406	0	0	49	3	2	9	0	469
2022	441	0	0	51	2	2	7	0	503
2023	446	0	0	56	1	1	8	0	512

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McBain Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	436	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	471	n/a	n/a	23.4
1990	481	21.0	22.9	n/a
1991	473	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	456	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	466	n/a	0.0	24.2
1994	497	25.5	19.5	0
1995	348	21.5	16.2	0
1996	348	21.5	16.2	0
1997	328	20.0	16.4	0
1998	301	18.0	16.7	0
1999	422	24.0	17.6	0
2000	448	22.5	18.6	0
2001	476	27.4	17.4	0
2002	481	26.7	18.0	n/a
2003	481	26.7	18.0	n/a
2004	471	27.7	17.0	n/a
2005	467	27.7	16.9	n/a
2006	470	27.7	17.0	0
2007	472	25.7	18.4	41.7
2008	447	25.2	17.7	46.2
2009	466	25.9	18.0	51.8
2010	473	26.1	18.0	54.4
2011	405	21.3	18.9	52.8
2012	412	23.1	17.7	55.1
2013	424	23.2	18.2	55.4
2014	405	23.1	17.5	57
2015	399	22.0	18.1	54.1
2016	466	26.0	17.9	52.6
2017	458	28.0	16.3	54.1
2018	488	29.4	16.5	57.4
2019	476	27.9	17.0	55
2020	513	26.7	19.1	54.2
2021	469	25.4	18.3	55.2
2022	503	26.5	18.9	54.1
2023	512	27.7	18.4	59.8

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 McBain Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	436	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	471	n/a	n/a	23.4
1990	481	21.0	22.9	n/a
1991	473	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	456	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	466	n/a	0.0	24.2
1994	497	25.5	19.5	0
1995	348	21.5	16.2	0
1996	348	21.5	16.2	0
1997	328	20.0	16.4	0
1998	301	18.0	16.7	0
1999	422	24.0	17.6	0
2000	448	22.5	18.6	0
2001	476	27.4	17.4	0
2002	481	26.7	18.0	n/a
2003	481	26.7	18.0	n/a
2004	471	27.7	17.0	n/a
2005	467	27.7	16.9	n/a
2006	470	27.7	17.0	0
2007	472	25.7	18.4	41.7
2008	447	25.2	17.7	46.2
2009	466	25.9	18.0	51.8
2010	473	26.1	18.0	54.4
2011	405	21.3	18.9	52.8
2012	412	23.1	17.7	55.1
2013	424	23.2	18.2	55.4
2014	405	23.1	17.5	57
2015	399	22.0	18.1	54.1
2016	466	26.0	17.9	52.6
2017	458	28.0	16.3	54.1
2018	488	29.4	16.5	57.4
2019	476	27.9	17.0	55
2020	513	26.7	19.1	54.2
2021	469	25.4	18.3	55.2
2022	503	26.5	18.9	54.1
2023	512	27.7	18.4	59.8

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 McBain Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$416 (4.0%)	$9,997 (96.0%)	$10,412
2020	$517 (4.3%)	$11,478 (95.7%)	$11,995
2021	$1,496 (12.9%)	$10,078 (87.1%)	$11,574
2022	$1,393 (11.7%)	$10,472 (88.3%)	$11,866
2023	$1,812 (13.2%)	$11,918 (86.8%)	$13,730

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McBain Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 397^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 381^st of 1470 Elementary schools	2.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (McBain Elementary School)	59.4	55.1	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (McBain Rural Agricultural Schools)	59.4	55.1	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (McBain Elementary School)	53.1	46.1	7%
3rd Grade Math (McBain Rural Agricultural Schools)	53.1	46.1	7%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (McBain Elementary School)	71.2	65.2	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (McBain Rural Agricultural Schools)	71.2	65.2	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (McBain Elementary School)	60.3	57.4	2.9%
4th Grade Math (McBain Rural Agricultural Schools)	60.3	57.4	2.9%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (McBain Elementary School)	58.1	46.2	11.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (McBain Rural Agricultural Schools)	58.1	46.2	11.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%
5th Grade Math (McBain Elementary School)	49.4	46.8	2.6%
5th Grade Math (McBain Rural Agricultural Schools)	49.4	46.8	2.6%
5th Grade Math (Michigan)	34.8	31.5	3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (McBain Elementary School)	14.1	23.4	9.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (McBain Rural Agricultural Schools)	14.1	23.4	9.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	17.4	18.6	1.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	476	512	7.6%
African American	0	0
American Indian	4	1	75%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	44	56	27.3%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	420	446	6.2%
Two or More Races	6	8	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55%	59.8%	4.7%

Schools Near McBain Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
McBain Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	107 E Maple St	Mc Bain	49657	Missaukee County	McBain Rural Agricultural Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 825-2021	512	28	18.4	59.8%	446 (87.1%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.6%)	62.3	520^th of 1486 public elementary schools	65.0%		70.7	381^st of 1470 public elementary schools	74.1%	139	45.1	50.6	54.8	48.2	42.2	52.1	46.6	17.8	$13,730	$1,812	$11,918
Marion Elementary School	Public	K-5	510 W Main St	Marion	49665	Osceola County	Marion Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 743-6251	184	14	13.0	79.9%	173 (94.0%)	2 (1.1%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	42.4	808^th of 1486 public elementary schools	45.6%		51.7	667^th of 1470 public elementary schools	54.6%	141	43.3	37.9	41.4	30.0	24.1	27.6	41.4	24.1	$16,109	$4,135	$11,974
Lake City Elementary School	Public	K-5	5534 W Davis Rd	Lake City	49651	Missaukee County	Lake City Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 839-6600	505	34	14.8	73.7%	464 (91.9%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.6%)	53.9	650^th of 1486 public elementary schools	56.3%		59.3	558^th of 1470 public elementary schools	62.0%	92	37.3	36.6	39.7	54.7	48.4	32.9	46.2	24.4	$14,378	$1,711	$12,668
Franklin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	505 Lester St	Cadillac	49601	Wexford County	Cadillac Area Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 876-5200	606	32	18.6	74.8%	533 (88.0%)	7 (1.2%)	32 (5.3%)	8 (1.3%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.3%)	72.3	370^th of 1486 public elementary schools	75.1%		71.1	375^th of 1470 public elementary schools	74.5%	5	43.9	51.2	52.5	50.5	54.9	66.7	58.6	26.3	$12,604	$1,670	$10,933
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	K-5	125 Ayer St	Cadillac	49601	Wexford County	Cadillac Area Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 876-5400	511	30	17.2	77.9%	459 (89.8%)	9 (1.8%)	18 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.5%)	32.9	973^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	34.5%		35.9	907^th of 1470 public elementary schools	38.3%	66	30.3	35.7	21.3	40.8	25.7	32.0	30.7	17.3	$12,841	$2,215	$10,627
Pine River Area Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	408 W Gilbert St	Leroy	49655	Osceola County	Pine River Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 768-4481	295	20	14.9	69.8%	274 (92.9%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.1%)								(n/a)	37.3			53.8					$16,055	$2,177	$13,878
Manton Consolidated Elementary School	Public	K-4	105 5th St	Manton	49663	Wexford County	Manton Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 824-6413	367	24	15.3	59.1%	326 (88.8%)	1 (0.3%)	25 (6.8%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.0%)	77.6	293^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	80.3%		64.5	483^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	67.1%	190	56.5	47.9		66.7	57.7				$14,141	$2,134	$12,008
Forest View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7840 S 25 Rd	Boon	49618	Wexford County	Cadillac Area Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 876-5100	232	14	17.1	69.4%	217 (93.5%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (2.2%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.7%)	73.4	351^st of 1486 public elementary schools	76.4%		72.7	353^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	76.0%	2	40.0	54.1	72.2	47.5	62.2	63.9	66.7	19.4	$14,445	$1,397	$13,048

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Student/Teacher Ratio McBain Elementary School

Per Pupil Expenditures for McBain Elementary School

Impact of COVID-19 on McBain Elementary School

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