Top Rankings
Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,076 students in Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,506 Schools
# Students
1,076 Students
1,376,194 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
82,370 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#177 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.56
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
10%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
87%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,595 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,512. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,564 is less than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,595
$18,512
Spending / Student
$10,564
$17,694
Best Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcbain Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
107 E Maple St
Mc Bain, MI 49657
(231) 825-8041
Mc Bain, MI 49657
(231) 825-8041
Gr: 6-8 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Mcbain Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
107 E Maple St
Mc Bain, MI 49657
(231) 825-2021
Mc Bain, MI 49657
(231) 825-2021
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Mcbain High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
107 E Maple St
Mc Bain, MI 49657
(231) 825-2412
Mc Bain, MI 49657
(231) 825-2412
Gr: 9-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools?
Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools manages 3 public schools serving 1,076 students.
What is the rank of Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools?
Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools is ranked #203 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools?
87% of Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools?
Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,564 is less than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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