Summary:
The McBain Rural Agricultural Schools district in Michigan consists of 3 schools: McBain Elementary School, McBain High School, and McBain Middle School. The district serves a predominantly rural, agricultural community and has a significant population of students from low-income families.
McBain Elementary School stands out as a strong performer, consistently ranking in the top 40% of Michigan elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students excel academically, outperforming the state average in various M-Step assessments. In contrast, McBain Middle School shows mixed results, with some grades performing above the state average and others below.
McBain High School maintains a 3-star rating and ranks in the top 35% of Michigan high schools. The school boasts an impressive 82.8% four-year graduation rate, outpacing the state average, and its students perform well on the SAT, exceeding the state averages in both Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and Mathematics. However, the district as a whole faces challenges, such as a high chronic absenteeism rate across all schools and a relatively high dropout rate at the high school.
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