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#1149 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 36% in state
Mackensen Elementary School
Elementary School · Bay City School District · Bay City, MI
A Bay City School District elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5535 DENNIS DR, Bay City, MI 48706
- Math 38% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 54% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mackensen Elementary School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 46% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mackensen Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,466/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bay City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,908
Median home value
$142,300
Median rent
$887/mo
College educated
23.6%
Homeownership
77.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48706; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–7 | 1.1 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| Zion Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 165 | Compare → |
| Kolb Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 454 | Compare → |
| St Johns Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | K–8 | 1.8 mi | 70 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bay City School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #1 of 13
- District spending per student
- $15,093NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mackensen Elementary School is listed in Bay City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mackensen Elementary School
Mackensen Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bay City, MI, part of Bay City School District, serving approximately 248 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,149 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mackensen Elementary School
What grades does Mackensen Elementary School serve?
Mackensen Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Mackensen Elementary School?
Mackensen Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 248 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mackensen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mackensen Elementary School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mackensen Elementary School rank in MI?
Mackensen Elementary School ranks #1,149 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Mackensen Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mackensen Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mackensen Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mackensen Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mackensen Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mackensen Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mackensen Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mackensen Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mackensen Elementary School?
39.9% of students at Mackensen Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 248
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Bay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.5%
- Phone
- (989) 684-4941
- Area population (ZIP 48706)
- 38,756
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48706; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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