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6.9 avg / 10

Mason City School District

School District · Mason, Ohio

Students: 10,289
Teachers (FTE): 475
Estimated Scores: 25%

Avg Rating

6.9

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,834

Student-Teacher Ratio

21.7:1

District shortlistschools + peers

Evaluating Mason City?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Mason City as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Mason Intermediate Elementary School

8.1/10

Mason · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Mason Middle School

7.7/10

Mason · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

William Mason High School

7.1/10

Mason · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

How this district compares

Ohio rank

#313 of 613

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.5

above Ohio avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,834

$823 vs Ohio median

District size

10,289 students

Much larger than Ohio median

The short answer

Mason City ranks #313 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Mason City's schools with real test data average 7.6/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mason Intermediate Elementary School (8.1/10), Mason Middle School (7.7/10), and William Mason High School (7.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Mason City

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Mason Intermediate Elementary School 8.1 / 10
2 Mason Middle School 7.7 / 10
3 William Mason High School 7.1 / 10

See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Mason City

Mason City is a Mason, Ohio school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 10,289 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.7:1. The district invests $13,834 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.9/10, Mason City demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Mason Intermediate Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.

In standardized testing, Mason City students show an average math proficiency of 89.3% and ELA proficiency of 89.2%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Mason City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 89.3%
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ELA Proficiency 89.2%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Mason City with test data.

District Details

State
Ohio
City
Mason
Total Enrollment
10,289
Teachers (FTE)
475
Child Poverty Rate
0.0%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Mason City?

Mason City has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Mason City?

The average composite rating for Mason City is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Mason City?

Mason City spends $13,834 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Mason City?

The average student-teacher ratio in Mason City is 21.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Mason City?

Mason Intermediate Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Mason City with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What are the test scores in Mason City?

Across schools in Mason City with test data, the average math proficiency is 89.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 89.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Mason City compare to other districts in Ohio?

Mason City has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.9/10
Math Proficiency
89.3%
ELA Proficiency
89.2%

How we rate schools

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See how we rate

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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