Best High Schools in McDonald, MI

High schools
3
Students
783
Avg actual
15%
Avg projected
18%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in McDonald, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

1. Lawrence Jrsr High School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lawrence Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 212 Students

2. Bangor High School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Bangor Public Schools (van Buren) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 276 Students

3. Hartford High School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Hartford Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 404 Students

4. Covert High School

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Covert Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 103 Students

Best Middle Schools in McDonald, MI

Middle schools
4
Students
816
Avg actual
32%
Avg projected
31%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in McDonald, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

1. Hartford Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Hartford Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 295 Students

2. Bangor Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bangor Public Schools (van Buren) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 285 Students

Best Elementary Schools in McDonald, MI

Elementary schools
3
Students
1,109
Avg actual
20%
Avg projected
21%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in McDonald, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

1. Wood School Bangor Twp 8

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bangor Township S/d #8 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 24 Students

2. Lawrence Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lawrence Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 207 Students

3. South Walnut Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Bangor Public Schools (van Buren) • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 335 Students

4. Redwood Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Hartford Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 567 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in McDonald, MI

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

McDonald, MI has a total population of 544 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 76%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in McDonald, MI

2,708

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

76%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

14%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood McDonald, MI.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

12.14 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.30 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

8.84 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in McDonald, MI.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for McDonald, MI.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,069 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

40 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit McDonald, MI Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in McDonald, MI

How many schools are in McDonald, MI?

McDonald, MI has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,708 students in total.

How do schools in McDonald perform on state tests?

On average, 10 schools in McDonald score 23% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in McDonald meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in McDonald?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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