Top Rankings
Mackinaw City 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 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 147 students in Mackinaw City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Mackinaw City School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,470 Schools
# Students
147 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mackinaw City School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#100 out of 862 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
% Black
5%
18%
% White
85%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,918 is higher than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,510 is higher than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,918
$18,604
Spending / Student
$20,510
$17,782
Best Mackinaw City School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mackinaw City K12 School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
609 W Central Ave
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
(231) 436-8211
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
(231) 436-8211
Gr: K-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mackinaw City School District?
Mackinaw City School District manages 1 public schools serving 147 students.
What is the rank of Mackinaw City School District?
Mackinaw City School District is ranked #104 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mackinaw City School District?
85% of Mackinaw City School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mackinaw City School District?
Mackinaw City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Mackinaw City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,510 is higher than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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