Mackensen Elementary School
Tel:
(989) 684-4941
Mackensen Elementary School serves 326 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 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 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
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 326 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 326 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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School Comparison
Mackensen Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Mackensen Elementary School is 0.32, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #539 out of 3119 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 8% |
| Black | 2% | 18% |
| White | 82% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bay City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and 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: PK-5 | 578 students
1.6 miles
305 West Crump St
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 893-9518 1.6 PK-5 578 - Bay City Bangor Township Virtual School Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 109 students
1.8 miles
3359 E Midland Road
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-8121 1.8 K-12 109 - Bay City Mcalearsawden Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 465 students
2.0 miles
2300 Midland Rd
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-7702 2.0 PK-5 465 - Bay City Handy Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 928 students
2.3 miles
601 Blend St
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-1723 2.3 6-8 928 - Bay City Macgregor Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 414 students
2.3 miles
1012 Fremont St
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-1558 2.3 PK-5 414
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