Macdonald Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Macdonald Elementary School served 199 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 80%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 80%) for the 2010-11 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 199 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 80-84% | 80% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 85-89% | 80% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 2% | 3% |
Hispanic | 12% | 8% |
Black | 5% | 18% |
White | 75% | 66% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.52 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 45% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Anchor Bay School District |
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Macdonald Elementary School is Richmond Community High School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Richmond Middle School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Will L Lee School (1.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Richmond Will L Lee School Grades: PK-4 | 472 students
1.3 miles
68399 South Forest Ave
Richmond, MI 48062
(586) 727-2509 1.3 PK-4 472 - Richmond Richmond Community High School Special Education School
Grades: 9-12 | 511 students
1.6 miles
35320 Division Rd
Richmond, MI 48062
(586) 727-3225 1.6 9-12 511 - Richmond Richmond Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 434 students
1.7 miles
35250 Division Rd
Richmond, MI 48062
(586) 727-7552 1.7 5-8 434 - New Haven Merritt Academy Magnet School
Charter School
Grades: PK-12 | 519 students
5.1 miles
59900 Havenridge Rd
New Haven, MI 48048
(586) 749-6000 5.1 PK-12 519 - New Haven Macomb Correctional Facility Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 6 students
5.3 miles
34625 26 Mile Rd
New Haven, MI 48048
(586) 749-4900 5.3 9-12 6
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