A−
Mackinac Island Public Schools
Public school districtGrades K–12
Serves Mackinac Island.
Students
64
Schools
1
Spent per student
$38,785
MI $16,528
Students per teacher
7:1
Free or reduced lunch
19%
What stands out about Mackinac Island Public Schools
- School Grade A−: better than 80% of Michigan districts
- Reading / language arts 7 pts above the state
- Spends 135% more per student than the MI average
- 7 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 8.5% since 2020
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Superior.
PK–12Brimley Area SchoolBrimley Area Schools
Test scores vs. MI
2020–21Math proficiency34.5%
State average 34.6%
Reading / language arts54.5%
State average 47.9%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$38,785 per student · 135% above MI
Spending
Classroom instruction 61%Support & administration 35%Other 4%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 67%State 30%Federal 2%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
59’20
52’21
58’22
65’23
64’24
Up 8.5% since 2020.
Students
White 70%American Indian/Alaska Native 11%Two or more races 11%Hispanic 5%Black 2%Asian 2%
Schools in the district
1 public school.
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.