Serving 811 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Mackenzie Elementarymiddle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 811 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mackenzie Elementarymiddle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mackenzie Elementarymiddle School's student population of 811 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
811 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mackenzie Elementarymiddle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mackenzie Elementarymiddle School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2901 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
99%
18%
White
n/a
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mackenzie Elementarymiddle School's ranking?
Mackenzie Elementarymiddle School is ranked #2901 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Mackenzie Elementarymiddle School?
811 students attend Mackenzie Elementarymiddle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Mackenzie Elementarymiddle School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mackenzie Elementarymiddle School?
Mackenzie Elementarymiddle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mackenzie Elementarymiddle School offer ?
Mackenzie Elementarymiddle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mackenzie Elementarymiddle School part of?
Mackenzie Elementarymiddle School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
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