McBain Middle School

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McBain Middle School ranks 269 th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

McBain Middle School is a public middle school serving 226 students in grades 6-8 in the rural community of Mc Bain, Michigan. This school consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests, particularly for certain student subgroups, and has seen a significant decrease in chronic absenteeism in recent years.

Academically, McBain Middle School shines, with 42% of 7th graders proficient or better in M-Step/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 37.9%. The school also boasts strong performance in 8th grade science, with 43.5% of students proficient or better, exceeding the state average of 38.8%. Additionally, the school's male students and low-income students rank in the top half of Michigan middle schools, demonstrating effective strategies for supporting these subgroups.

While McBain Middle School outperforms the state, it is not the highest-performing school in the immediate area. For example, Manton Consolidated Middle School, located about 17 miles away, has a higher statewide ranking and better test scores in several subjects. Additionally, McBain Middle School's student population is predominantly White, with over 89% of students identifying as such, which may be an area for the school to consider addressing, as research suggests that diverse learning environments can benefit all students. Nevertheless, the school's strong performance, particularly for economically disadvantaged students, is commendable and suggests effective strategies that could be shared with other schools in the Lake City Area School District.

Detail:

Public 6-8

107 E Maple St
Mc Bain, MI 49657-9659

(231) 825-8041

District: McBain Rural Agricultural Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
269^th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,274

Students who attend McBain Middle School usually attend:

High:

McBain High School

Feeder schools for McBain Middle School:

Elementary:

McBain Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.0

Number of students: 267

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.4%

Hispanic:

9.0%

Two or more races:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details McBain Middle School ranks better than 70% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.84. (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 (88.4%), Hispanic (9%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McBain Middle School is 19. (See more...)

Compare McBain Middle School employs 14 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at McBain Middle School is $14,274.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McBain Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks McBain Middle School 269^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See McBain Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

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 Middle School

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Rank History for all students at McBain Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2021	73.46	128^th	675	81.0%
2022	74.14	142^nd	776	81.7%
2023	69.55	213^th	883	75.9%
2024	61.84	269^th	897	70.0%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2021	88.42	29^th	523	94.5%
2022	79.79	79^th	691	88.6%
2023	67.95	176^th	825	78.7%
2024	63.81	226^th	836	73.0%

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Rank History for Female students at McBain Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2021	70.47	100^th	521	80.8%
2022	71.59	132^nd	657	79.9%
2023	61.96	224^th	770	70.9%
2024	46.18	375^th	771	51.4%

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Rank History for Male students at McBain Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2021	67.46	126^th	540	76.7%
2022	68.35	152^nd	658	76.9%
2023	66.28	197^th	776	74.6%
2024	66.67	208^th	786	73.5%

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Rank History for White students at McBain Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2021	69.18	133^rd	577	76.9%
2022	69.71	148^th	638	76.8%
2023	61.69	222^nd	688	67.7%
2024	51.09	299^th	701	57.3%

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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.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for McBain Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	232	0	22	2	0	7	263
2021	213	0	20	3	0	4	240
2022	197	0	19	2	0	4	222
2023	202	1	17	2	1	3	226
2024	236	0	24	1	2	4	267

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 McBain Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	263	14.2	18.5	50.6
2021	240	13.5	17.7	52.5
2022	222	13.4	16.4	50.5
2023	226	12.3	18.2	51.8
2024	267	14.0	19.0	58.1

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 Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	263	14.2	18.5	50.6
2021	240	13.5	17.7	52.5
2022	222	13.4	16.4	50.5
2023	226	12.3	18.2	51.8
2024	267	14.0	19.0	58.1

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 Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$162 (1.5%)	$10,474 (98.5%)	$10,637
2021	$683 (6.3%)	$10,122 (93.7%)	$10,806
2022	$952 (7.6%)	$11,552 (92.4%)	$12,504
2023	$1,046 (7.3%)	$13,228 (92.7%)	$14,274

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Schools Near McBain 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
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
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
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
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
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 McBain Middle School

How many students attend McBain Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 267 students attended McBain Middle School.

What district is McBain Middle School in?

McBain Rural Agricultural Schools

Is McBain Middle School a good school?

McBain Middle School ranks 269^th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of McBain Middle School attend?

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

What is the racial makeup of McBain Middle School?

Students at McBain Middle School are 88% White, 9% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

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