MacDonald Middle School

864 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

MacDonald Middle School, located at 1601 Burcham Drive in East Lansing, Michigan, serves as a key academic institution within the East Lansing Public Schools district. The school provides a comprehensive middle school education designed to support the developmental needs of early adolescents, focusing on academic rigor, social-emotional growth, and preparing students for the transition to high school. By leveraging its location within a university-centric community, the school emphasizes a culture of inquiry and inclusivity, aiming to foster a diverse learning environment that reflects the broader East Lansing area.

As part of the East Lansing Public Schools system, MacDonald Middle School prioritizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—with a variety of elective opportunities, including arts, music, and physical education. The school is committed to community engagement and maintains strong communication with families to support student achievement. Those interested in further details regarding the school’s academic programs, extracurricular activities, or administrative information can visit their official website at [elps.k12.mi.us](http://elps.k12.mi.us).

864

Total Students

40.9

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MacDonald Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	454
Hispanic	96
Black	158
Asian	51
Two or More	99
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
454 (52.5 %)
Black
158 (18.3 %)
Two or More
99 (11.5 %)
Hispanic
96 (11.1 %)
Asian
51 (5.9 %)
American Indian
5 (0.6 %)
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:	East Lansing School District
Phone:	(517)333-7600
Website:	http://elps.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	864
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	299
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 6 301

Grade 7 278

Grade 8 285