Macdonald Elementary School serves 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%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 80%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
199 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)85-89%
80%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
12%
9%
Black
5%
18%
White
75%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average).
How many students attend Macdonald Elementary School?
199 students attend Macdonald Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Macdonald Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Macdonald Elementary School?
Macdonald Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Macdonald Elementary School offer ?
Macdonald Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Macdonald Elementary School part of?
Macdonald Elementary School is part of Anchor Bay School District.
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