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McBain Middle School

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McBain Middle School ranks 334 th of 896 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

334^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 896 Michigan Middle Schools

Better than 63% of Michigan middle schools

Summary

McBain Middle School in Mc Bain, MI, serves 267 students in grades 6 through 8 and is part of the McBain Rural Agricultural Schools district, which holds a 4-star rating and ranks in the 76th percentile statewide.

One of the most impressive things about McBain Middle School is its students' commitment to showing up. Only 9.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2024-2025 school year—far better than the state average of 27.9% and dramatically lower than nearby schools like Mackinaw Trail Middle School (28.5%) and Manton Consolidated Middle School (23.6%). Academically, the school shows clear strengths in 7th-grade English Language Arts, where 44.9% of students are proficient (compared to 38.4% statewide), and in 8th-grade Science, where 42.4% are proficient versus the state's 39.2%. The school also spends efficiently—about $13,088 per student—which is less than Pine River Area Middle School ($15,571) and Mackinaw Trail ($14,166), while achieving results in line with or better than those schools.

However, there are areas that need attention. Math performance is inconsistent: 7th-grade math proficiency (35.9%) beats the state average (33.3%), but 6th-grade math proficiency (22.6%) lags well behind the state (31.9%). There is also a notable gap in performance between male and female students, with boys ranking in the 70th percentile statewide and girls in the 42nd percentile. The school's overall state ranking has gradually declined from the 82nd percentile in 2021-2022 to the 63rd percentile for 2025-2026. With a student-teacher ratio of 18.7—higher than all nearby middle schools—parents may want to ask how the school supports students who need extra help, especially in foundational math skills and for female students.

267

Students ?

18.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,088

Per pupil spending ?

48.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

107 E Maple St
Mc Bain, MI 49657-9659

(231) 825-8041

District: McBain Rural Agricultural Schools

Students who attend McBain Middle School usually attend:

High:

McBain High School

Feeder schools for McBain Middle School:

Elementary:

McBain Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.9%

Hispanic:

10.1%

Two or more races:

1.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 81st percentile in 2021 → 63rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Michigan median (63rd percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 18 percentile points since 2021

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school41%

District avg41%

Michigan avg41%

334^th of 896

Michigan public middle schools ?

Top 37%▼ down 18 pts since 2021

From top 19% (2021) to top 37% (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	56.9	334 of 896	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	60.5	296 of 890	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	61.8	269 of 897	70.0%	★★★★☆
2023	69.6	213 of 883	75.9%	★★★★☆
2022	74.1	142 of 776	81.7%	★★★★☆
2021	73.5	128 of 675	81.0%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	40.4	457 of 789	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	52.5	327 of 789	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.2	375 of 771	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.0	224 of 770	70.9%	★★★★☆
2022	71.6	132 of 657	79.9%	★★★★☆
2021	70.5	100 of 521	80.8%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	63.7	80 of 265	69.8%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	57.5	295 of 834	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	67.6	186 of 832	77.6%	★★★★☆
2024	63.8	226 of 836	73.0%	★★★★☆
2023	68.0	176 of 825	78.7%	★★★★☆
2022	79.8	79 of 691	88.6%	★★★★☆
2021	88.4	29 of 523	94.5%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	62.6	243 of 813	70.1%	★★★★☆
2025	59.6	268 of 798	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.7	208 of 786	73.5%	★★★★☆
2023	66.3	197 of 776	74.6%	★★★★☆
2022	68.3	152 of 658	76.9%	★★★★☆
2021	67.5	126 of 540	76.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	44.5	365 of 687	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	45.9	357 of 696	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	51.1	299 of 701	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.7	222 of 688	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	69.7	148 of 638	76.8%	★★★★☆
2021	69.2	133 of 577	76.9%	★★★★☆

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)

Male (2026)70th percentile+7 vs school

Hispanic (2025)70th percentile+3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)65th percentile~ school

White (2026)47th percentile-16 vs school

Female (2026)42nd percentile-21 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

Social Studies54%+4 vs state

Science42%+3 vs state

Mathematics37%+4 vs state

English Language Arts37%~ state avg

Math29%-4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				PSAT English Language Arts (2026)	PSAT Mathematics (2026)	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/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	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	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
McBain Middle School	Public	6-8	107 E Maple St	Mc Bain	49657	Missaukee County	McBain Rural Agricultural Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 825-8041	267	14	18.7	48.3%	232 (86.9%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	4 (1.5%)	56.9	334^th of 896 public middle schools	62.7%		60.5	296^th of 890 public middle schools	66.7%	38	64.1	37.0			30.1	44.9			22.6	35.9		42.4		54.3	$13,088	$906	$12,182
Mackinaw Trail Middle School	Public	6-8	8401 S Mackinaw Trl	Cadillac	49601	Wexford County	Cadillac Area Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 876-5600	683	39	17.3	52.0%	620 (90.8%)	6 (0.9%)	30 (4.4%)	5 (0.7%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.6%)	74.9	175^th of 896 public middle schools	80.5%		76.9	156^th of 890 public middle schools	82.5%	19	63.5	37.6			46.7	47.4			46.7	55.4		53.0		54.6	$14,166	$866	$13,299
Lake City Middle School	Public	6-8	251 Russell St	Lake City	49651	Missaukee County	Lake City Area School District	No	No	No	No	(231) 839-6600	265	16	16.9	66.8%	241 (90.9%)	2 (0.8%)	11 (4.2%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.3%)	70.8	211^th of 896 public middle schools	76.5%		72.7	191^st of 890 public middle schools	78.5%	20	64.7	43.5			28.3	50.0			43.5	48.6		65.5		52.4	$13,403	$900	$12,503
Pine River Area Middle School	Public	4-7	17445 Pine River Rd	Leroy	49655	Osceola County	Pine River Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 829-3841	261	17	15.0	61.7%	237 (90.8%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.6%)	47.3	438^th of 896 public middle schools	51.1%		50.9	395^th of 890 public middle schools	55.6%	43			29.2	24.1	27.8	40.0	26.2	31.0	25.0	35.0	34.5		17.2		$15,571	$1,445	$14,126
Manton Consolidated Middle School	Public	5-8	105 5th St	Manton	49663	Wexford County	Manton Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 824-6401	305	17	17.8	49.5%	272 (89.2%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (4.3%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.6%)	66	244^th of 896 public middle schools	72.8%		63.4	270^th of 890 public middle schools	69.7%	26	77.4	37.1		46.9	48.6	32.4		43.8	32.4	28.4	48.4	59.7	31.3	61.3	$13,630	$1,083	$12,547

Frequently Asked Questions about McBain Middle School

What high school do graduates of McBain Middle School attend?

Students who attend McBain Middle School usually go on to attend McBain High School

What is the racial makeup of McBain Middle School?

Students at McBain Middle School are 87% White, 10% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend McBain Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 267 students attended McBain Middle School.

Is McBain Middle School a good school?

McBain Middle School ranks 334^th of 896 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is McBain Middle School in?

McBain Rural Agricultural Schools

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2025–26 M-Step, PSAT & SAT test scoresSep 4, 2026

2024–25 school spending dataJun 13, 2026

2024–25 dropout rates & graduation ratesJun 13, 2026

2024–25 attendance dataJan 6, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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