Is Mackinaw City K12 School a good school?

Mackinaw City K12 School ranks 371 st of 1486 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Mackinaw City K12 School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 136 students attended Mackinaw City K12 School.

What is the racial makeup of Mackinaw City K12 School?

Students at Mackinaw City K12 School are 87% White, 7% Two or more races, 4% African American.

Mackinaw City K12 School

Summary:

Mackinaw City K12 School is an alternative public school located in Mackinaw City, Michigan, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 143 students. The school has a diverse racial makeup, with the majority of students being White (87.41%), followed by students of two or more races (7.69%), African American (2.8%), Asian (0.7%), Native American (0.7%), and Hispanic (0.7%).

Mackinaw City K12 School stands out for its consistently high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 88.8% to 100% over the past five years, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school also has very low dropout rates, ranging from 0% to 9% over the same period, lower than the state average. Academically, Mackinaw City K12 School students have outperformed the state and district averages in several subject areas, including English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies, across various grade levels. The school's high per-student spending, ranging from $17,371 to $23,719 over the past four years, and low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.4 to 9.0 over the past three years, suggest a significant investment in its educational program, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.

Compared to the nearby Cheboygan Middle School, Mackinaw City K12 School outperforms in several academic metrics, such as test scores and graduation rates. However, Cheboygan Middle School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. Additionally, Mackinaw City K12 School has a higher percentage of African American, Asian, and Native American students compared to Cheboygan Middle School, contributing to its racial diversity. While Mackinaw City K12 School has experienced a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 11.7% to 23.8% over the past five years, this could be an area of concern that the school may need to address.

Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

609 W Central Ave
Mackinaw City, MI 49701-9650

(231) 436-8211

District: Mackinaw City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
371^st of 1,486 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,719

Student/teacher ratio: 8.4

Number of students: 136

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.8%

Two or more races:

7.4%

African American:

3.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mackinaw City K12 School ranks better than 75% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.27. (See more...)

Compare Details Mackinaw City K12 School ranks better than 84.4% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.3. (See more...)

Compare Details Mackinaw City K12 School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.64. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mackinaw City K12 School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.8%), two or more races (7.4%), African American (3.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mackinaw City K12 School is 8.4. (See more...)

Compare Mackinaw City K12 School employs 16.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mackinaw City K12 School is $23,719.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mackinaw City K12 School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mackinaw City K12 School 371^st of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Mackinaw City K12 School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Mackinaw City K12 School 140^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Mackinaw City K12 School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Mackinaw City K12 School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	56.34	827^th	1545	46.5%
2007	62.44	672^nd	1565	57.1%
2008	76.74	298^th	1577	81.1%
2009	72.24	430^th	1589	72.9%
2010	69.57	538^th	1552	65.3%
2011	59.34	800^th	1552	48.5%
2012	44.20	971^st	1566	38.0%
2013	58.95	662^nd	1563	57.6%
2014	70.44	411^th	1533	73.2%
2016	75.24	323^rd	1548	79.1%
2017	65.47	412^th	1466	71.9%
2018	59.97	618^th	1448	57.3%
2023	71.58	371^st	1470	74.8%
2024	72.27	371^st	1486	75.0%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Mackinaw City K12 School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	47.83	673^rd	1253	46.3%
2023	57.29	473^rd	1198	60.5%
2024	66.16	369^th	1204	69.4%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Mackinaw City K12 School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	74.43	190^th	806	76.4%
2007	51.68	520^th	823	36.8%
2008	73.83	201^st	839	76.0%
2009	82.33	92^nd	847	89.1%
2010	71.78	255^th	851	70.0%
2011	58.89	448^th	858	47.8%
2012	34.76	647^th	900	28.1%
2013	55.88	395^th	919	57.0%
2014	68.97	246^th	921	73.3%
2016	77.13	158^th	894	82.3%
2017	87.54	73^rd	821	91.1%
2018	71.09	224^th	838	73.3%
2023	72.85	182^nd	883	79.4%
2024	78.30	140^th	897	84.4%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Mackinaw City K12 School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	62.36	217^th	678	68.0%
2023	54.13	267^th	688	61.2%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Mackinaw City K12 School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	88.36	54^th	705	92.3%
2007	81.32	113^th	767	85.3%
2008	80.60	137^th	750	81.7%
2009	71.65	242^nd	754	67.9%
2010	89.77	35^th	765	95.4%
2011	89.90	31^st	784	96.0%
2012	92.22	43^rd	773	94.4%
2013	93.90	36^th	805	95.5%
2014	72.82	195^th	799	75.6%
2017	66.47	235^th	835	71.9%
2018	86.19	86^th	824	89.6%
2023	74.64	153^rd	735	79.2%

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Rank History for high school White students at Mackinaw City K12 School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	94.29	28^th	708	96.0%
2023	73.14	143^rd	647	77.9%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mackinaw City K12 School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	91	0	0	0	6	n/a	n/a	0	97
1989	85	0	0	0	6	n/a	n/a	0	91
1990	85	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	88
1991	69	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	71
1992	91	0	1	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	96
1993	86	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	89
1994	100	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	102
1995	247	0	0	0	5	n/a	n/a	0	252
1996	247	0	0	0	5	n/a	n/a	0	252
1997	249	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	251
1998	239	0	1	1	9	n/a	n/a	0	250
1999	244	1	1	2	5	n/a	n/a	0	253
2000	226	4	1	2	9	n/a	n/a	0	242
2001	233	2	1	5	5	n/a	n/a	0	246
2002	233	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	8	245
2003	233	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	8	245
2004	228	3	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	8	243
2005	220	2	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	7	234
2006	210	2	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	7	225
2007	210	1	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	13	227
2008	183	7	n/a	n/a	3	n/a	n/a	10	203
2009	184	4	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	8	199
2010	165	3	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	19	189
2011	156	0	0	7	1	0	22	0	186
2012	160	1	0	2	0	0	19	0	182
2013	167	5	0	2	0	1	17	0	192
2014	164	5	0	2	1	0	21	0	193
2015	147	6	1	4	4	0	15	0	177
2016	128	5	2	5	1	0	12	0	153
2017	124	5	3	5	0	0	8	0	145
2018	126	4	4	2	0	0	9	0	145
2019	135	4	1	2	1	0	10	0	153
2020	125	4	1	1	1	0	9	0	141
2021	122	3	1	0	1	0	8	0	135
2022	129	3	1	0	1	0	10	0	144
2023	125	4	1	1	1	0	11	0	143
2024	118	5	1	1	1	0	10	0	136

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mackinaw City K12 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	97	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	91	n/a	n/a	0
1990	88	10.0	8.8	n/a
1991	71	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	96	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	89	n/a	0.0	19.1
1994	102	9.0	11.3	0
1995	252	0.0	0.0	0
1996	252	0.0	0.0	0
1997	251	18.0	13.9	0
1998	250	18.0	13.9	14.8
1999	253	18.0	14.1	0
2000	242	19.0	12.7	25.6
2001	246	18.0	13.7	15.4
2002	245	n/a	n/a	20.7
2003	245	n/a	n/a	20.7
2004	243	18.5	13.1	25.1
2005	234	19.0	12.3	18.5
2006	225	19.0	11.8	21.1
2007	227	19.0	11.9	17.3
2008	203	19.0	10.7	20.7
2009	199	18.0	11.1	25.7
2010	189	18.0	10.5	31.2
2011	186	17.0	10.9	35.5
2012	182	17.5	10.4	40.7
2013	192	17.0	11.2	37.5
2014	193	18.0	10.7	30.6
2015	177	15.0	11.8	24.9
2016	153	13.0	11.7	26.8
2017	145	15.4	9.4	45.5
2018	145	15.0	9.6	49.7
2019	153	15.2	10.0	47.1
2020	141	15.6	8.9	48.9
2021	135	16.0	8.4	34.8
2022	144	15.8	9.0	52.8
2023	143	16.1	8.8	53.8
2024	136	16.1	8.4	59.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mackinaw City K12 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	97	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	91	n/a	n/a	0
1990	88	10.0	8.8	n/a
1991	71	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	96	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	89	n/a	0.0	19.1
1994	102	9.0	11.3	0
1995	252	0.0	0.0	0
1996	252	0.0	0.0	0
1997	251	18.0	13.9	0
1998	250	18.0	13.9	14.8
1999	253	18.0	14.1	0
2000	242	19.0	12.7	25.6
2001	246	18.0	13.7	15.4
2002	245	n/a	n/a	20.7
2003	245	n/a	n/a	20.7
2004	243	18.5	13.1	25.1
2005	234	19.0	12.3	18.5
2006	225	19.0	11.8	21.1
2007	227	19.0	11.9	17.3
2008	203	19.0	10.7	20.7
2009	199	18.0	11.1	25.7
2010	189	18.0	10.5	31.2
2011	186	17.0	10.9	35.5
2012	182	17.5	10.4	40.7
2013	192	17.0	11.2	37.5
2014	193	18.0	10.7	30.6
2015	177	15.0	11.8	24.9
2016	153	13.0	11.7	26.8
2017	145	15.4	9.4	45.5
2018	145	15.0	9.6	49.7
2019	153	15.2	10.0	47.1
2020	141	15.6	8.9	48.9
2021	135	16.0	8.4	34.8
2022	144	15.8	9.0	52.8
2023	143	16.1	8.8	53.8
2024	136	16.1	8.4	59.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mackinaw City K12 School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$601 (3.7%)	$15,601 (96.3%)	$16,202
2020	$617 (3.6%)	$16,754 (96.4%)	$17,371
2021	$1,573 (7.5%)	$19,269 (92.4%)	$20,843
2022	$389 (2.0%)	$19,486 (98.0%)	$19,876
2023	$1,818 (7.7%)	$21,901 (92.3%)	$23,719

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mackinaw City K12 School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade Social Studies (Mackinaw City K12 School)	62.5	33.3	29.2%
8th Grade Social Studies (Mackinaw City Public Schools)	62.5	33.3	29.2%
8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	28	26.7	1.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mackinaw City K12 School)	75	66.7	8.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mackinaw City Public Schools)	75	66.7	8.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	41.4	36.3	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	153	143	6.5%
African American	4	4
American Indian	1	1
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	2	1	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	135	125	7.4%
Two or More Races	10	11	10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.1%	53.8%	6.8%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				PSAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)			M-Step Math (2024)			M-Step Science (2024)	M-Step Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mackinaw City K12 School	Public, Alternative	K-12	609 W Central Ave	Mackinaw City	49701	Cheboygan County	Mackinaw City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 436-8211	136	16	8.4	59.6%	118 (86.8%)	5 (3.7%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.4%)								(n/a)	70.0	53.9	58.3		61.5	25.0		50.0	50.0	$23,719	$1,818	$21,901
Mackinac Island School	Public, Alternative	K-12	340 Lakeshore Dr	Mackinac Island	49757	Mackinac County	Mackinac Island Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(906) 847-3377	65	10	6.6	29.2%	48 (73.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.1%)	2 (3.1%)	7 (10.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (9.2%)								(n/a)										$36,456	$2,042	$34,414
St Ignace Juvenile Detention Facility	Public, Alternative	4-12	1130 N State St	Saint Ignace	49781	Mackinac County	St. Ignace Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(906) 643-8800	5	1	4.6		2 (40.0%)	1 (20.0%)	1 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (20.0%)								(n/a)										$16,982	$8,707	$8,275
Cheboygan Middle School	Public, Alternative	4-12	905 W Lincoln Ave	Cheboygan	49721	Cheboygan County	Cheboygan Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 627-7103	197	13	15.4	70.1%	165 (83.8%)	5 (2.5%)	6 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (9.6%)								(n/a)			40.6	48.4		34.0	41.9			$15,016	$1,481	$13,534

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