At a glance
Reported students
683
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan middle enrollment
77th percentile
Compared with 492 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
521.5
Mackinaw Trail Middle School: 683 reported students.
State peer staffing position
50th percentile
17.4:1 reported; state peer median 17.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 756
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Student–teacher ratio
- 28:1
What the reported data says about Mackinaw Trail Middle School
Mackinaw Trail Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Cadillac. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Cadillac Area Public Schools. NCES reports 683 students for 2024–25.
Among 492 middle schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 504.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 77th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.4:1, close to the Michigan median of 17.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (90.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.4%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 4.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Mackinaw Trail Middle School
- 1How do the reported 17.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.32 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 4.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White90.8%
- Hispanic4.4%
- Black0.9%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Cadillac Area Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Franklin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
563 reported students
Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
480 reported students
Cadillac Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
903 reported students
Forest View Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
257 reported students
Cadillac Innovation High School
High · Grades 09–12
164 reported students
Public schools near Mackinaw Trail Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Elementary School Elementary · Cadillac Area Public Schools | PK–05 | 563 | 2.3 mi |
| Cadillac Senior High School High · Cadillac Area Public Schools | 09–12 | 903 | 2.4 mi |
| Cadillac Innovation High School High · Cadillac Area Public Schools | 09–12 | 164 | 2.6 mi |
| Lincoln Elementary School Elementary · Cadillac Area Public Schools | KG–05 | 480 | 3.2 mi |
| WexfordMissaukee ISD Career Center High · Wexford-Missaukee ISD | 09–12 | 0 | 3.7 mi |
| McBain Middle School Middle · McBain Rural Agricultural Schools | 06–08 | 267 | 9.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mackinaw Trail Middle School
What grades does Mackinaw Trail Middle School serve?
Mackinaw Trail Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Cadillac Area Public Schools.
How many students attend Mackinaw Trail Middle School?
Mackinaw Trail Middle School reported 683 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 77th percentile among 492 Michigan middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 756 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mackinaw Trail Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 17.4:1, based on 683 students and 39.32 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 17.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Mackinaw Trail Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mackinaw Trail Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cadillac Area Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Mackinaw Trail Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
52% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Mackinaw Trail Middle School in?
Mackinaw Trail Middle School is part of Cadillac Area Public Schools, based in Cadillac, MI, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mackinaw Trail Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Franklin Elementary School (2.3 mi), Cadillac Senior High School (2.4 mi), Cadillac Innovation High School (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.