Mackinaw Trail Middle School

Cadillac Area Public Schools
8401 S MACKINAW TRL
CADILLAC, MI 49601
750 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Mackinaw Trail Middle School, located in Cadillac, Michigan, serves as a key educational institution within the Cadillac Area Public Schools district. Situated on Mackinaw Trail, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their middle school years. As part of the "Viking" community, the school emphasizes preparing students for the transition to high school by providing a structured curriculum and a variety of opportunities for personal growth.

The school’s online presence at [vikingnet.org](http://vikingnet.org) serves as a hub for parents, students, and the community to stay informed about district-wide initiatives, school calendars, and academic resources. By maintaining a focus on core academic excellence while encouraging extracurricular participation, Mackinaw Trail Middle School aims to cultivate a supportive learning culture. The school remains an integral part of the Cadillac community, committed to equipping its student body with the foundational skills necessary for future success in both their educational and personal endeavors.
750
Total Students
40.3
Full-Time Teachers
18.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    692 (92.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    30 (4.0 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (1.9 %)
  • Asian
    6 (0.8 %)
  • Black
    4 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Cadillac Area Public Schools
Phone: (231)876-5600
Website: http://cadillacschools.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 750
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 40.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 318
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 37

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 256
Grade 7 247
Grade 8 247
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
McBain Middle School
McBain Rural Agricultural Schools
226 Students
107 E MAPLE ST
MC BAIN, MI 49657 (9.7 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th