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
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
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
18:1
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
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
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