Mackinac Island School District

340 Lakeshore Dr
Mackinac Island, MI 49757
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Mackinac Island School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 58 students in Mackinac Island School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Mackinac Island School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,520 Schools
# Students
58 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
8 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1

District Rank

Mackinac Island School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 860 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 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#207 out of 866 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Mackinac Island   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-59%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mackinac Island   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-59%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mackinac Island   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mackinac Island   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
81%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Mackinac Island   School District and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.55
# American Indian Students
6 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
10%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
1 Student
246,219 Students
% Black Students
2%
18%
# White Students
44 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
76%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
7
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
5
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
6
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
1
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
3
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
4
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
2
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
1
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
8
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
5
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
9
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
4
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $37,810 is higher than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $40,638 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Mackinac Island   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$2 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart displays total spending of Mackinac Island   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$37,810
$18,370
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Mackinac Island   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$40,638
$17,559
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Mackinac Island   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Mackinac Island School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mackinac Island School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
340 Lakeshore Dr
Mackinac Island, MI 49757
(906) 847-3377
Grades: K-12
| 58 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mackinac Island School District?
Mackinac Island School District manages 1 public schools serving 58 students.
What is the rank of Mackinac Island School District?
Mackinac Island School District is ranked #210 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mackinac Island School District?
76% of Mackinac Island School District 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 District?
Mackinac Island School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Mackinac Island School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $40,638 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.

Recent Articles

Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
What is the Connection Between Home Values and School Performance?
What is the Connection Between Home Values and School Performance?
This article explores the relationship between school performance and home values in neighborhoods. It discusses studies showing correlations between school expenditures, ratings, and housing prices, highlighting how this connection affects families' choices and contributes to educational disparities between communities.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 58 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Quick Links