Bangor West Central School vs. Mackensen Elementary School
Should you attend Bangor West Central School or Mackensen Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bangor West Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Most improved public schools
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Overview
Serving 352 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bangor West Central School ranks in the top 30% 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 248 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mackensen Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
352 students
248 students


% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%


Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
15 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#625 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1018 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40-44%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50-54%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50-59%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Kindergarten Students
50
26
Grade 1 Students
78
43
Grade 2 Students
56
43
Grade 3 Students
59
44
Grade 4 Students
59
47
Grade 5 Students
50
45
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
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% Asian
1%
n/a


% Hispanic
10%
8%


% Black
1%
1%


% White
84%
82%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
9%


Diversity Score
0.29
0.32


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
35%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%

