Very Good
#672 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 21% in state
Mackinaw City K12 School
School · Mackinaw City Public Schools · Mackinaw City, MI
A school in Mackinaw City, MI where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
609 WEST CENTRAL AVE, Mackinaw City, MI 49701
- Math 29% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 69% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mackinaw City K12 School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 49% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (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 40 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mackinaw City K12 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 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,132/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mackinaw 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
$43,636
Median home value
$217,000
Median rent
$694/mo
College educated
28.2%
Homeownership
76.4%
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Mackinaw City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $23,685NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mackinaw City K12 School is listed in Mackinaw City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mackinaw City K12 School
Mackinaw City K12 School is a public school in Mackinaw City, MI, part of Mackinaw City Public Schools, serving approximately 136 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #672 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mackinaw City K12 School
What grades does Mackinaw City K12 School serve?
Mackinaw City K12 School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Mackinaw City K12 School?
Mackinaw City K12 School has an enrollment of approximately 136 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mackinaw City K12 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mackinaw City K12 School is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mackinaw City K12 School rank in MI?
Mackinaw City K12 School ranks #672 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Mackinaw City K12 School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mackinaw City K12 School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Mackinaw City K12 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mackinaw City K12 School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mackinaw City K12 School a charter school?
No, Mackinaw City K12 School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mackinaw City K12 School a Title I school?
No, Mackinaw City K12 School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mackinaw City K12 School?
59.6% of students at Mackinaw City K12 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 136
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Emmet County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.8%
- Phone
- (231) 436-8211
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 49701)
- 767
- Area median age
- 57.3
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 49701; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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