McBain Rural Agricultural School is a K-12 public school in McBain, Michigan. It is within the McBain Rural Agricultural School District. In 2015 the school posted a job advertisement for a superintendent stating that the applicant must have "a strong Christian background and philosophy".
Serving 520 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mcbain Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 520 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: McBain Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Mc Bain, MI, encompassing approximately 178.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-15 minutes, with the farthest edge of the zone located 14 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcbain Elementary School's student population of 520 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
520 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Feel the Wheel
School Rankings
Mcbain Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcbain Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1018 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.9%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green & Gold
School Mascot
Ramblers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcbain Elementary School's ranking?
Mcbain Elementary School is ranked #1018 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Mcbain Elementary School?
520 students attend Mcbain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Mcbain Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcbain Elementary School?
Mcbain Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mcbain Elementary School offer ?
Mcbain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mcbain Elementary School part of?
Mcbain Elementary School is part of Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools.
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