- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cadillac, MI
Mackinaw Trail Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mackinaw Trail Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260759001220
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mackinaw Trail Middle School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Cadillac · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 60.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mackinaw Trail Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mackinaw Trail Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Cadillac, MI.
School address
District: Cadillac Area Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260759001220 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Mackinaw Trail Middle School shrank from 750 students in 2022-23 to 710 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.3 → 39.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 260759001220 · Cadillac, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
683 enr · 17.1:1 · 60.9% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Cadillac Senior High School (903 students)
Mackinaw Trail Middle School shrank from 750 students in 2022-23 to 710 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 40.3 → 39.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Mackinaw Trail Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cadillac Senio
Cadillac Senior High School
903 students
- This school
Mackinaw Trail Middle School
683 students
- Franklin Eleme
Franklin Elementary School
563 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
480 students
- Forest View El 257
Forest View Elementary School
257 students
- Cadillac Innov 164
Cadillac Innovation High School
164 students
What this shows Mackinaw Trail Middle School reports 683 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mackinaw Trail Middle School compares
Mackinaw Trail Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.9% | ▲ 12% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 683 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
683
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in Michigan - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,569
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 683 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 90.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.3, Mackinaw Trail Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Cadillac Area Public Schools reports $12,569 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mackinaw Trail Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest View Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cadillac Innovation High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mackinaw Trail Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 164
- Students per teacher
- 32.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~683 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mackinaw Trail Middle School
How many students attend Mackinaw Trail Middle School?
Mackinaw Trail Middle School has 683 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cadillac, MI. CCD year-over-year: 750 (2022-23) → 710 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mackinaw Trail Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mackinaw Trail Middle School is 17.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mackinaw Trail Middle School?
60.9% of students at Mackinaw Trail Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mackinaw Trail Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mackinaw Trail Middle School is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Cadillac, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mackinaw Trail Middle School?
Mackinaw Trail Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mackinaw Trail Middle School rank among public schools in Cadillac?
By Resource Investment Index, Mackinaw Trail Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Cadillac, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cadillac on the city page.
What other schools are in Cadillac Area Public Schools?
Besides Mackinaw Trail Middle School, Cadillac Area Public Schools also operates Cadillac Senior High School (903 students), Franklin Elementary School (563 students), and Lincoln Elementary School (480 students). See the Cadillac Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.