Very Good
#873 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 27% in state
Mcbain Elementary School
Elementary School · Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools · Mc Bain, MI
A Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
107 EAST MAPLE ST, Mc Bain, MI 49657
- Math 50% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 49% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mcbain Elementary School score 49% 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 59% (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
60.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mcbain 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated726/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,896
Median home value
$181,700
Median rent
$806/mo
College educated
16.8%
Homeownership
78.8%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49657; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Michigan Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 223 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,642NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mcbain Elementary School is listed in McBain Rural Agricultural Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mcbain Elementary School
Mcbain Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mc Bain, MI, part of Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools, serving approximately 500 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #873 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mcbain Elementary School
What grades does Mcbain Elementary School serve?
Mcbain Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Mcbain Elementary School?
Mcbain Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 500 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcbain Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcbain Elementary School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mcbain Elementary School rank in MI?
Mcbain Elementary School ranks #873 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Mcbain Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mcbain Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Mcbain Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcbain Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mcbain Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mcbain Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mcbain Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mcbain Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mcbain Elementary School?
60.8% of students at Mcbain 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
- 500
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Missaukee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.2%
- Phone
- (231) 825-2021
- Area population (ZIP 49657)
- 3,875
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 37
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 49657; 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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