Mackensen Elementary School
Tel:
(989)684-4941
- Mackensen Elementary School serves 330 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Mackensen Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Mackensen Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Mackensen Elementary School's student population of 330 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 330 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Mackensen Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,167 schools in Michigan (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Mackensen Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #600 out of 3167 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 8% |
| Black | 2% | 18% |
| White | 87% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bay City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school to Mackensen Elementary School is Bangor Township Virtual School (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Kolb Elementary School (1.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bay City Kolb Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 599 students
1.6 miles
305 West Crump St
Bay City, MI 48706
(989)893-9518 1.6 K-5 599 - Bay City Bangor Township Virtual School Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 71 students
1.8 miles
3359 E. Midland Road
Bay City, MI 48706
(989)684-8121 1.8 K-12 71 - Bay City Mcalear-sawden Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 479 students
2.0 miles
2300 Midland Rd
Bay City, MI 48706
(989)684-7702 2.0 K-5 479 - Bay City Handy Middle School Grades: 6-12 | 904 students
2.3 miles
601 Blend St
Bay City, MI 48706
(989)684-1723 2.3 6-12 904 - Bay City Macgregor Elementary School Grades: K-12 | 430 students
2.3 miles
1012 Fremont St
Bay City, MI 48708
(989)892-1558 2.3 K-12 430
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