Heartwood School

Heartwood School is a public school in Mason, MI, part of the Ingham ISD. The school serves approximately 77 students in grades Pre-K – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 4.8:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9/10, placing it in the 97.1th percentile among MI schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 43% proficiency in math, 9 points above the state average and 66% in reading/language arts, 22 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.9/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $91,956, where 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a fringe rural setting.

With an enrollment of 77 students, Heartwood School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 4.8:1, Heartwood School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Heartwood School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.