Very Good
#765 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 24% in state
Mackinaw Trail Middle School
Middle School · Cadillac Area Public Schools · Cadillac, MI
A Cadillac Area Public Schools middle school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8401 MACKINAW TRL, Cadillac, MI 49601
- Math 44% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 57% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mackinaw Trail Middle School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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
66.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Mackinaw Trail Middle 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,928/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cadillac), 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
$65,704
Median home value
$166,500
Median rent
$856/mo
College educated
24.7%
Homeownership
78.8%
Poverty rate
12%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northview Sda Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–11 | 2.7 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Cadillac Heritage Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 112 | Compare → |
| Wexfordmissaukee ISD Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–12 | 3.8 mi | 82 | 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.
Cadillac Area Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $12,569NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mackinaw Trail Middle School is listed in Cadillac Area Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mackinaw Trail Middle School
Mackinaw Trail Middle School is a public middle school in Cadillac, MI, part of Cadillac Area Public Schools, serving approximately 710 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #765 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mackinaw Trail Middle School
What grades does Mackinaw Trail Middle School serve?
Mackinaw Trail Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mackinaw Trail Middle School?
Mackinaw Trail Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 710 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mackinaw Trail Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mackinaw Trail Middle School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mackinaw Trail Middle School rank in MI?
Mackinaw Trail Middle School ranks #765 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Mackinaw Trail Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mackinaw Trail Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Trail Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mackinaw Trail Middle School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mackinaw Trail Middle School a charter school?
No, Mackinaw Trail Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mackinaw Trail Middle School a Title I school?
No, Mackinaw Trail Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mackinaw Trail Middle School?
66.3% of students at Mackinaw Trail Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 710
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Wexford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.7%
- Phone
- (231) 876-5600
- Area population (ZIP 49601)
- 22,121
- Area average commute
- 18.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 49601; 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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