Excellent
#85 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 3% in state
Mcbain Middle School
Middle School · Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools · Mc Bain, MI
A Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools middle school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
107 E MAPLE ST, Mc Bain, MI 49657
- Math 44% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 59% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mcbain Middle School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 51% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mcbain 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 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
- #1 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 Middle School is listed in McBain Rural Agricultural Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mcbain Middle School
Mcbain Middle School is a public middle school in Mc Bain, MI, part of Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools, serving approximately 267 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #85 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mcbain Middle School
What grades does Mcbain Middle School serve?
Mcbain Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mcbain Middle School?
Mcbain Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 267 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcbain Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcbain Middle School is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mcbain Middle School rank in MI?
Mcbain Middle School ranks #85 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Mcbain Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mcbain Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Mcbain Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcbain Middle School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Mcbain Middle School a charter school?
No, Mcbain Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mcbain Middle School a Title I school?
No, Mcbain Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mcbain Middle School?
58.1% of students at Mcbain 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
- 267
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Missaukee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.1%
- Phone
- (231) 825-8041
- Area population (ZIP 49657)
- 3,875
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 37
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, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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