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#790 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 25% in state

Mancelona Middle School

Middle School · Mancelona Public Schools · Mancelona, MI

A middle school in Mancelona, MI where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

112 ST JOHNS AVE, Mancelona, MI 49659

  • Math 32% vs MI 32% (2022)
  • Reading 52% vs MI 45% (2022)
  • 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.38 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+2.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.1 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+17.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
Resources & Environment6.9Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.9:1
District spending per student$15,195
Chronic Absenteeism28.8%

Students at Mancelona Middle School score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
32%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
45%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 38 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 42% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
19%
ELA
68%
2012
Math
24%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
68%
2014
Math
23%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

78.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Mancelona 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 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$59,092

Median home value

$141,700

Median rent

$792/mo

College educated

17.7%

Homeownership

85.7%

Poverty rate

13.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49659; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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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.

Mancelona Public Schools

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$15,195NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mancelona Middle School is listed in Mancelona Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mancelona Middle School

Mancelona Middle School is a public middle school in Mancelona, MI, part of Mancelona Public Schools, serving approximately 236 students in grades 5th-8th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #790 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mancelona Middle School

What grades does Mancelona Middle School serve?

Mancelona Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Mancelona Middle School?

Mancelona Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 236 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mancelona Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mancelona Middle School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mancelona Middle School rank in MI?

Mancelona Middle School ranks #790 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Mancelona Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mancelona 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 Mancelona Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mancelona Middle School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Mancelona Middle School a charter school?

No, Mancelona Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mancelona Middle School a Title I school?

No, Mancelona Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mancelona Middle School?

78.4% of students at Mancelona 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
236
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Antrim County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.8%
Area population (ZIP 49659)
7,226
Area average commute
26.3 min
Area median age
44.9
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 49659; 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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