McBain Elementary School

Summary:

McBain Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 512 students in grades PK-5 in the McBain Rural Agricultural Schools district in Mc Bain, Michigan. The school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, support for economically disadvantaged students, and diverse student population.

McBain Elementary consistently outperforms the state average on M-Step assessments, with 54.8% of 5th graders proficient or better in ELA and 52.1% proficient or better in Math, compared to state averages of 44% and 32.6%, respectively. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (59.77% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch), the school's academic performance remains strong, suggesting effective strategies for supporting economically disadvantaged students. The school also has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (10.94%) compared to the state average, adding to the school's unique character and providing opportunities for cultural exchange.

When compared to nearby elementary schools, such as Forest View Elementary, Manton Consolidated Elementary, and Lincoln Elementary, McBain Elementary generally outperforms them on academic measures. Additionally, McBain Elementary's chronic absenteeism rates, while fluctuating, are generally lower than those of nearby schools, suggesting the school has effective strategies in place to address student attendance. Overall, McBain Elementary's consistent high performance and commitment to providing a quality education for its diverse student population make it a standout school in the region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 107 E Maple St
       Mc Bain, MI  49657-9672


(231) 825-2021

District: McBain Rural Agricultural Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
520th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,730 Help


Students who attend McBain Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    McBain Middle School
High:    McBain High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  500

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.0%
Hispanic:
12.2%
Two or more races:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details McBain Elementary School ranks better than 65% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.35. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86%), Hispanic (12.2%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McBain Elementary School is 18. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McBain Elementary School is $13,730.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McBain Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks McBain Elementary School 520th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See McBain Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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McBain Rural Agricultural Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks McBain Rural Agricultural Schools 171st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McBain Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at McBain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 57.64 791st 1545 48.8%
2007 62.40 675th 1565 56.9%
2008 66.79 584th 1577 63.0%
2009 74.90 347th 1589 78.2%
2010 73.73 376th 1552 75.8%
2011 54.09 919th 1552 40.8%
2012 54.91 730th 1566 53.4%
2013 72.41 394th 1563 74.8%
2014 81.07 225th 1533 85.3%
2015 52.27 779th 1580 50.7%
2016 65.29 501st 1548 67.6%
2017 61.84 476th 1466 67.5%
2018 83.70 201st 1448 86.1%
2019 68.20 397th 1408 71.8%
2021 56.85 426th 1153 63.1%
2022 58.13 517th 1344 61.5%
2023 70.67 381st 1470 74.1%
2024 62.35 520th 1486 65.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McBain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.49 61st 1397 95.6%
2019 82.18 93rd 1134 91.8%
2021 75.67 107th 749 85.7%
2022 72.97 193rd 1099 82.4%
2023 76.92 187th 1350 86.1%
2024 69.01 312th 1381 77.4%
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Rank History for Female students at McBain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.26 136th 1443 90.6%
2019 61.39 416th 1171 64.5%
2021 45.73 462nd 902 48.8%
2022 57.17 420th 1106 62.0%
2023 58.23 484th 1321 63.4%
2024 62.70 423rd 1342 68.5%
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Rank History for Male students at McBain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.48 288th 1446 80.1%
2019 61.82 410th 1196 65.7%
2021 57.50 344th 915 62.4%
2022 53.81 492nd 1139 56.8%
2023 72.49 319th 1334 76.1%
2024 52.28 601st 1347 55.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at McBain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 61.15 61st 201 69.7%
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Rank History for White students at McBain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.86 230th 1253 81.6%
2019 63.71 376th 1128 66.7%
2021 50.04 470th 1005 53.2%
2022 48.67 564th 1102 48.8%
2023 59.94 439th 1198 63.4%
2024 51.75 556th 1204 53.8%
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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.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for McBain Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 436 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 436
1989 471 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1990 481 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1991 473 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1992 456 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1993 466 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 466
1994 491 0 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 497
1995 344 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1996 344 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1997 324 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1998 298 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1999 413 0 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2000 409 0 2 7 0 n/a n/a 30 448
2001 466 0 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 476
2002 461 1 6 8 5 n/a n/a 0 481
2003 461 1 6 8 5 n/a n/a 0 481
2004 450 2 7 8 4 n/a n/a 0 471
2005 454 3 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 467
2006 452 4 3 9 2 n/a n/a 0 470
2007 460 4 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 472
2008 434 3 1 7 1 n/a n/a 1 447
2009 450 4 1 10 0 n/a n/a 1 466
2010 452 3 2 13 2 n/a n/a 1 473
2011 384 0 1 13 0 0 7 0 405
2012 386 0 1 16 1 0 8 0 412
2013 380 0 1 33 1 0 9 0 424
2014 362 0 0 33 0 0 10 0 405
2015 358 0 0 30 0 0 11 0 399
2016 414 0 0 38 1 0 13 0 466
2017 406 0 0 39 2 0 11 0 458
2018 436 0 0 40 2 2 8 0 488
2019 420 0 0 44 4 2 6 0 476
2020 456 0 0 44 4 2 7 0 513
2021 406 0 0 49 3 2 9 0 469
2022 441 0 0 51 2 2 7 0 503
2023 446 0 0 56 1 1 8 0 512
2024 430 0 0 61 1 0 8 0 500

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 McBain Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 436 n/a n/a n/a
1989 471 n/a n/a 23.4
1990 481 21.0 22.9 n/a
1991 473 n/a n/a n/a
1992 456 n/a n/a n/a
1993 466 n/a 0.0 24.2
1994 497 25.5 19.5 0
1995 348 21.5 16.2 0
1996 348 21.5 16.2 0
1997 328 20.0 16.4 0
1998 301 18.0 16.7 0
1999 422 24.0 17.6 0
2000 448 22.5 18.6 0
2001 476 27.4 17.4 0
2002 481 26.7 18.0 n/a
2003 481 26.7 18.0 n/a
2004 471 27.7 17.0 n/a
2005 467 27.7 16.9 n/a
2006 470 27.7 17.0 0
2007 472 25.7 18.4 41.7
2008 447 25.2 17.7 46.2
2009 466 25.9 18.0 51.8
2010 473 26.1 18.0 54.4
2011 405 21.3 18.9 52.8
2012 412 23.1 17.7 55.1
2013 424 23.2 18.2 55.4
2014 405 23.1 17.5 57
2015 399 22.0 18.1 54.1
2016 466 26.0 17.9 52.6
2017 458 28.0 16.3 54.1
2018 488 29.4 16.5 57.4
2019 476 27.9 17.0 55
2020 513 26.7 19.1 54.2
2021 469 25.4 18.3 55.2
2022 503 26.5 18.9 54.1
2023 512 27.7 18.4 59.8
2024 500 27.7 18.0 60.8

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 McBain Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 436 n/a n/a n/a
1989 471 n/a n/a 23.4
1990 481 21.0 22.9 n/a
1991 473 n/a n/a n/a
1992 456 n/a n/a n/a
1993 466 n/a 0.0 24.2
1994 497 25.5 19.5 0
1995 348 21.5 16.2 0
1996 348 21.5 16.2 0
1997 328 20.0 16.4 0
1998 301 18.0 16.7 0
1999 422 24.0 17.6 0
2000 448 22.5 18.6 0
2001 476 27.4 17.4 0
2002 481 26.7 18.0 n/a
2003 481 26.7 18.0 n/a
2004 471 27.7 17.0 n/a
2005 467 27.7 16.9 n/a
2006 470 27.7 17.0 0
2007 472 25.7 18.4 41.7
2008 447 25.2 17.7 46.2
2009 466 25.9 18.0 51.8
2010 473 26.1 18.0 54.4
2011 405 21.3 18.9 52.8
2012 412 23.1 17.7 55.1
2013 424 23.2 18.2 55.4
2014 405 23.1 17.5 57
2015 399 22.0 18.1 54.1
2016 466 26.0 17.9 52.6
2017 458 28.0 16.3 54.1
2018 488 29.4 16.5 57.4
2019 476 27.9 17.0 55
2020 513 26.7 19.1 54.2
2021 469 25.4 18.3 55.2
2022 503 26.5 18.9 54.1
2023 512 27.7 18.4 59.8
2024 500 27.7 18.0 60.8

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 McBain Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $416 (4.0%) $9,997 (96.0%) $10,412
2020 $517 (4.3%) $11,478 (95.7%) $11,995
2021 $1,496 (12.9%) $10,078 (87.1%) $11,574
2022 $1,393 (11.7%) $10,472 (88.3%) $11,866
2023 $1,812 (13.2%) $11,918 (86.8%) $13,730

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McBain Elementary 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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 397th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 381st of 1470 Elementary schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (McBain Elementary School)59.455.1
 4.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (McBain Rural Agricultural Schools)59.455.1
 4.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (McBain Elementary School)53.146.1
 7%
   3rd Grade Math (McBain Rural Agricultural Schools)53.146.1
 7%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (McBain Elementary School)71.265.2
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (McBain Rural Agricultural Schools)71.265.2
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (McBain Elementary School)60.357.4
 2.9%
   4th Grade Math (McBain Rural Agricultural Schools)60.357.4
 2.9%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (McBain Elementary School)58.146.2
 11.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (McBain Rural Agricultural Schools)58.146.2
 11.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (McBain Elementary School)49.446.8
 2.6%
   5th Grade Math (McBain Rural Agricultural Schools)49.446.8
 2.6%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (McBain Elementary School)14.123.4
 9.3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (McBain Rural Agricultural Schools)14.123.4
 9.3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students476512
 7.6%
African American00
American Indian41
 75%
Asian00
Hispanic4456
 27.3%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White420446
 6.2%
Two or More Races68
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55%59.8%
 4.7%


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Students who attend McBain Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : McBain Middle School
High : McBain High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 500 students attended McBain Elementary School.

McBain Elementary School ranks 520th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at McBain Elementary School are 86% White, 12% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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