Best Schools in McDonald, MI
McDonald, MI has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,289 students. On average they score 23% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in McDonald meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in McDonald, MI
The top high schools in McDonald, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bangor High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bangor Public Schools (van Buren) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 276 Students
2. Hartford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hartford Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 404 Students
3. Covert High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Covert Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 103 Students
Best Middle Schools in McDonald, MI
The top middle schools in McDonald, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bangor Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bangor Public Schools (van Buren) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 285 Students
2. Hartford Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hartford Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 295 Students
Best Elementary Schools in McDonald, MI
The top elementary schools in McDonald, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Redwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hartford Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 567 Students
2. South Walnut Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bangor Public Schools (van Buren) • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 335 Students
3. Wood School Bangor Twp 8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bangor Township S/d #8 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 24 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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
12.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
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 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,289 students in total.
How do schools in McDonald perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in McDonald score 23% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, 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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