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McBain Elementary School

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McBain Elementary School ranks 419 th of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

419^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 72% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

McBain Elementary School in Mc Bain, MI, serves 520 students from Pre-K through 5th grade and is part of the highly-rated McBain Rural Agricultural Schools district, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 72nd percentile statewide.

One of the most striking things about McBain Elementary is its exceptional student attendance. In the 2024-2025 school year, only 7.4% of students were chronically absent—a rate dramatically lower than the state average of 27.9% and far better than nearby schools like Lake City Elementary School (30.9%) and Marion Elementary School (32.8%). Even high-performing Forest View Elementary School reports a 22.2% chronic absenteeism rate. This strong attendance likely forms the foundation for McBain's academic success, ensuring students are consistently in the classroom and engaged in learning.

McBain also stands out for its effectiveness with all learners. While just over half of its students qualify for free and reduced lunch, the school ranks in the 81st percentile statewide for the performance of its economically disadvantaged students—a figure that has remained consistently high over the past three years. The school also shows exceptional results for its Hispanic students, ranking in the 84th percentile statewide. Academically, McBain's 5th graders shine in STEM subjects, with 53.2% proficient in math and 59.6% in science, far exceeding state averages of 32.2% and 40%, respectively. Notably, the school achieves these results while spending less per student ($13,752) than all nearby comparable schools, which range from $14,123 at Franklin Elementary School to $18,177 at Marion Elementary. This efficiency, combined with a steady upward trend in state rankings over the past three years, points to a school that is both effective and resourceful—a reassuring sign for parents seeking a reliable, high-quality education for their children.

520

Students ?

18.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,752

Per pupil spending ?

51.2%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

All students in Michigan receive free school meals.

107 E Maple St
Mc Bain, MI 49657-9672

(231) 825-2021

District: McBain Rural Agricultural Schools

Students who attend McBain Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	McBain Middle School
High:	McBain High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.8%

Hispanic:

14.0%

Two or more races:

1.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 68th percentile in 2016 → 72nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (48% vs 38% meeting standards)

✓Above the Michigan median (72nd percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school48%

District avg48%

Michigan avg38%

419^th of 1,492

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Top 28%▲ up 4 pts since 2016

From top 32% (2016) to top 28% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

148^th of 625McBain Rural Agricultural Schools among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	69.2	419 of 1492	71.9%	★★★★☆
2025	68.4	435 of 1488	70.8%	★★★★☆
2024	62.3	520 of 1486	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	70.7	381 of 1470	74.1%	★★★★☆
2022	58.1	517 of 1344	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	56.9	426 of 1153	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	68.2	397 of 1408	71.8%	★★★★☆
2018	83.7	201 of 1448	86.1%	★★★★☆
2017	61.8	476 of 1466	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	65.3	501 of 1548	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	52.3	779 of 1580	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	81.1	225 of 1533	85.3%	★★★★☆
2013	72.4	394 of 1563	74.8%	★★★★☆
2012	54.9	730 of 1566	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	54.1	919 of 1552	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2010	73.7	376 of 1552	75.8%	★★★★☆
2009	74.9	347 of 1589	78.2%	★★★★☆
2008	66.8	584 of 1577	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	62.4	675 of 1565	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2006	57.6	791 of 1545	48.8%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	61.2	460 of 1343	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	60.2	472 of 1338	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.7	423 of 1342	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.2	484 of 1321	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	57.2	420 of 1106	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	45.7	462 of 902	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	61.4	416 of 1171	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	86.3	136 of 1443	90.6%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	76.2	35 of 225	84.4%	★★★★☆
2025	71.3	40 of 209	80.9%	★★★★☆
2024	61.1	61 of 201	69.7%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	72.4	258 of 1352	80.9%	★★★★☆
2025	77.8	194 of 1346	85.6%	★★★★☆
2024	69.0	312 of 1381	77.4%	★★★★☆
2023	76.9	187 of 1350	86.1%	★★★★☆
2022	73.0	193 of 1099	82.4%	★★★★☆
2021	75.7	107 of 749	85.7%	★★★★☆
2019	82.2	93 of 1134	91.8%	★★★★★
2018	89.5	61 of 1397	95.6%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	68.1	394 of 1372	71.3%	★★★★☆
2025	66.9	410 of 1366	70.0%	★★★★☆
2024	52.3	601 of 1347	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	72.5	319 of 1334	76.1%	★★★★☆
2022	53.8	492 of 1139	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.5	344 of 915	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.8	410 of 1196	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	77.5	288 of 1446	80.1%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	60.7	430 of 1199	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	56.5	500 of 1206	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.7	556 of 1204	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.9	439 of 1198	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	48.7	564 of 1102	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	50.0	470 of 1005	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	63.7	376 of 1128	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	77.9	230 of 1253	81.6%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2026)84th percentile+13 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)81st percentile+9 vs school

Male (2026)71st percentile~ school

Female (2026)66th percentile-6 vs school

White (2026)64th percentile-8 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

Science60%+20 vs state

English Language Arts51%+10 vs state

Math47%+9 vs state

Social Studies32%+4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				M-Step English Language Arts (2026)			M-Step Math (2026)			M-Step Science (2026)	M-Step Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
McBain Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	107 E Maple St	Mc Bain	49657	Missaukee County	McBain Rural Agricultural Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 825-2021	520	28	18.8	51.2%	441 (84.8%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (14.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.2%)	69.2	419^th of 1492 public elementary schools	71.9%		68.4	435^th of 1488 public elementary schools	70.8%	16	50.6	40.4	60.6	42.0	44.9	53.2	59.6	31.9	$13,752	$1,240	$12,512
Marion Elementary School	Public	K-5	510 W Main St	Marion	49665	Osceola County	Marion Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 743-6251	185	14	13.2	76.8%	171 (92.4%)	2 (1.1%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	2 (1.1%)	4 (2.2%)	66.7	461^st of 1492 public elementary schools	69.1%		44.6	798^th of 1488 public elementary schools	46.4%	337	45.2	37.9	55.6	77.4	27.6	37.0	55.6	44.4	$18,177	$2,213	$15,964
Lake City Elementary School	Public	K-5	5534 W Davis Rd	Lake City	49651	Missaukee County	Lake City Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 839-6600	508	32	16.1	68.9%	468 (92.1%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (4.9%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.6%)	65.4	487^th of 1492 public elementary schools	67.4%		63.5	518^th of 1488 public elementary schools	65.2%	31	32.3	39.5	59.0	39.8	53.1	51.8	57.8	38.6	$14,614	$1,367	$13,247
Franklin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	505 Lester St	Cadillac	49601	Wexford County	Cadillac Area Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 876-5200	563	33	17.1	55.8%	481 (85.4%)	11 (2.0%)	32 (5.7%)	10 (1.8%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.1%)	54.3	635^th of 1492 public elementary schools	57.4%		65.7	482^nd of 1488 public elementary schools	67.6%	153	48.8	42.5	46.7	51.2	41.4	28.8	43.8	21.0	$14,123	$1,418	$12,705
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	K-5	125 Ayer St	Cadillac	49601	Wexford County	Cadillac Area Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 876-5400	480	30	16.1	64.0%	437 (91.0%)	5 (1.0%)	13 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (4.0%)	52.3	664^th of 1492 public elementary schools	55.5%		45.6	782^nd of 1488 public elementary schools	47.4%	118	28.6	43.1	50.7	38.5	43.1	41.1	45.2	26.0	$14,351	$1,396	$12,956
Pine River Area Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	408 W Gilbert St	Leroy	49655	Osceola County	Pine River Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 768-4481	270	16	16.4	68.1%	248 (91.9%)	2 (0.7%)	10 (3.7%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.6%)								(n/a)	38.1			47.6					$17,099	$1,605	$15,494
Manton Consolidated Elementary School	Public	K-4	105 5th St	Manton	49663	Wexford County	Manton Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 824-6413	345	24	14.2	57.1%	308 (89.3%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (6.4%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.2%)	56.5	603^rd of 1492 public elementary schools	59.6%		77.8	293^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	80.3%	310	46.9	38.7		63.3	34.7				$16,396	$1,868	$14,528
Forest View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7840 S 25 Rd	Boon	49618	Wexford County	Cadillac Area Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 876-5100	257	15	16.5	49.8%	231 (89.9%)	3 (1.2%)	10 (3.9%)	4 (1.6%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.7%)	77.8	290^th of 1492 public elementary schools	80.6%		77	307^th of 1488 public elementary schools	79.4%	17	47.3	54.8	51.4	45.5	71.4	62.2	62.2	45.9	$14,134	$1,026	$13,108

Frequently Asked Questions about McBain Elementary School

Is McBain Elementary School a good school?

McBain Elementary School ranks 419^th of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend McBain Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 520 students attended McBain Elementary School.

What district is McBain Elementary School in?

McBain Rural Agricultural Schools

What is the racial makeup of McBain Elementary School?

Students at McBain Elementary School are 85% White, 14% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of McBain Elementary School attend?

Students who attend McBain Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : McBain Middle School
High : McBain High School

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