Top Rankings
Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,076 students in Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
1,076 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#127 out of 866 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.56
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
10%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
87%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,595 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,564 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,595
$18,510
Spending / Student
$10,564
$17,693
Best Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mcbain High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
107 E Maple St
Mc Bain, MI 49657
(231) 825-2412
Mc Bain, MI 49657
(231) 825-2412
Grades: 9-12
| 309 students
Rank: #22.
Mcbain Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
107 E Maple St
Mc Bain, MI 49657
(231) 825-8041
Mc Bain, MI 49657
(231) 825-8041
Grades: 6-8
| 267 students
Rank: #33.
Mcbain Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
107 E Maple St
Mc Bain, MI 49657
(231) 825-2021
Mc Bain, MI 49657
(231) 825-2021
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools School District?
Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,076 students.
What is the rank of Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools School District?
Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools School District is ranked #136 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools School District?
87% of Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools School District?
Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,564 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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