publicmiddleGrade 6-8

Macdonald Middle School

1601 Burcham Dr, East Lansing, MI 48823, United States

+1 (517) 333-7600

http://elps.us

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Macdonald Middle School Overview

About This School

Macdonald Middle School is a public middle in East Lansing, Michigan, serving 857 students in grades 6-8. The school maintains a staff of 43 teachers with an average salary of $52,325 and a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Support services include a counselor-to-student ratio of 285:1. The student body is evenly divided between male and female students. The demographic makeup of the school includes 53% White, 18% Black, 13% Hispanic, 11% students of two or more races, and 4% Asian students.

857

Total Students

Grade 6-8

19:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

43 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 6-8

County

Ingham County

Students per Counselor

285:1

Macdonald Middle School Academics & Test Scores

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State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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Class Information

19:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 15.2:1

State Avg: 17.3:1

285

Students per Counselor

Macdonald Middle School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$52,325

City Avg: $72,563

State Avg: $68,685

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio19:1

Students per Counselor285:1

Macdonald Middle School Student Demographics

Student Body

49.94%

Male

50.06%

Female

Total Enrollment: 857 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White52.86%

Hispanic13.19%

Asian4.32%

Black17.97%

Two or More Races10.97%

Native American0.58%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Macdonald Middle School

Q: What is Macdonald Middle School?

A: Macdonald Middle School is a middle public located in East Lansing.

Q: How many students attend Macdonald Middle School?

A: Macdonald Middle School has approximately 857 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Macdonald Middle School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Macdonald Middle School is 19:1.

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Detailed Information about Macdonald Middle School

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Macdonald Middle School - East Lansing, MI

Quick Facts about Macdonald Middle School
School Name	Macdonald Middle School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 6-8
Location	1601 Burcham Dr, East Lansing, MI 48823, East Lansing, MI
County	Ingham County
Phone	+1 (517) 333-7600
Total Students	857
Student-Teacher Ratio	19:1
Full-Time Teachers	43
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Macdonald Middle School

What is Macdonald Middle School?

Macdonald Middle School is a middle public located in East Lansing.

How many students attend Macdonald Middle School?

Macdonald Middle School has approximately 857 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Macdonald Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Macdonald Middle School is 19:1.

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