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MacDonald Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8Virtual
1601 Burcham Dr, East Lansing, MI 48823 · (517) 333-7600 · Part of East Lansing School District
Students
857
Students per teacher
20:1
Free or reduced lunch
37%
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
What stands out about MacDonald Middle School
- School Grade A−: near the top of Michigan’s public schools
- Math proficiency 5 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 18 pts above the state
- Larger classes: 20:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency40%
State average 34.7%
Reading / language arts66%
State average 47.9%
Location
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1601 Burcham Dr, East Lansing
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6286
Grade 7271
Grade 8300
Enrollment over time
895’20
864’21
864’22
842’23
857’24
Down 4.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 53%Black 18%Hispanic 13%Two or more races 11%Asian 4%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.