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).
857
Total Students
43.9
Full-Time Teachers
19.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MacDonald Middle School
Demographic Student Count
White453
Hispanic113
Black154
Asian37
Two or More94
American Indian5
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    453 (52.9%)
  • Black
    154 (18.0%)
  • Hispanic
    113 (13.2%)
  • Two or More
    94 (11.0%)
  • Asian
    37 (4.3%)
  • 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: 857
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 43.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 299
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 20
Grades Taught
Grade 6 286
Grade 7 271
Grade 8 300

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MacDonald Middle School
Grade Student Count
Grade 6286
Grade 7271
Grade 8300
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MacDonald Middle School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female42950.1%
Male42849.9%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)