Mackensen Elementary School vs. Bangor West Central School
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School Overview
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Bangor West Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 245 students in grades Kindergarten-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 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 356 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 22:1 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 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
245 students
356 students
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% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
16 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
22:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1018 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#625 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45-49%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55-59%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
40-49%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Kindergarten Students
39
78
Grade 1 Students
32
56
Grade 2 Students
38
59
Grade 3 Students
45
60
Grade 4 Students
41
47
Grade 5 Students
50
56
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
n/a
1%
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% Hispanic
9%
10%
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% Black
1%
2%
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% White
83%
84%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.30
0.29
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Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
55%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
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