Needs Improvement
#2962 of 3,192 schools in MI
Mcgrath Elementary School
Elementary School · Grand Blanc Community Schools · Grand Blanc, MI
A Grand Blanc Community Schools elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5288 TODD ST, Grand Blanc, MI 48439
- Math 19% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 30% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mcgrath Elementary School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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
65.9%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Mcgrath 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated914/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Blanc), 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
$88,505
Median home value
$250,800
Median rent
$1,035/mo
College educated
42.8%
Homeownership
75.1%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48439; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bendle Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–2 | 1.0 mi | 257 | Compare → |
| Reid Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 410 | Compare → |
| Gladys Dillon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–3 | 1.6 mi | 237 | Compare → |
| West Bendle Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 3–5 | 1.7 mi | 229 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Grand Blanc Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #12 of 12
- District spending per student
- $12,971NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mcgrath Elementary School is listed in Grand Blanc Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mcgrath Elementary School
Mcgrath Elementary School is a public elementary school in Grand Blanc, MI, part of Grand Blanc Community Schools, serving approximately 390 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,962 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mcgrath Elementary School
What grades does Mcgrath Elementary School serve?
Mcgrath Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.
How many students attend Mcgrath Elementary School?
Mcgrath Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 390 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcgrath Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcgrath Elementary School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mcgrath Elementary School rank in MI?
Mcgrath Elementary School ranks #2,962 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Mcgrath Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mcgrath Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Mcgrath Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcgrath Elementary School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mcgrath Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mcgrath Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mcgrath Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mcgrath Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mcgrath Elementary School?
65.9% of students at Mcgrath 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
- 2nd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 390
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Genesee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.8%
- Phone
- (810) 591-5827
- Area population (ZIP 48439)
- 52,071
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 48439; 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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