Serving 58 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mackinac Island 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 40-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mackinac Island School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mackinac Island School's student population of 58 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
58 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mackinac Island School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mackinac Island School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1058 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
American Indian
10%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
76%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mackinac Island School's ranking?
Mackinac Island School is ranked #1058 out of 3,069 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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mackinac Island School?
The graduation rate of Mackinac Island School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Mackinac Island School?
58 students attend Mackinac Island School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Mackinac Island School students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mackinac Island School?
Mackinac Island School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mackinac Island School offer ?
Mackinac Island School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Mackinac Island School part of?
Mackinac Island School is part of Mackinac Island School District.
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