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#464 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 15% in state

Lillian G Mason Elementary School

Elementary School · Grand Blanc Community Schools · Grand Blanc, MI

A Grand Blanc Community Schools elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4455 EAST COOK RD, Grand Blanc, MI 48439

  • Math 59% vs MI 37% (2022)
  • Reading 64% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.34 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+16.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+21.9 pts
Overall Proficiency61% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+10.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
District spending per student$12,971
Chronic Absenteeism15.1%

Students at Lillian G Mason Elementary School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency59%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
37%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency64%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 61% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
97%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
61%
ELA
88%
2013
Math
63%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
64%
ELA
76%
2015
Math
73%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
68%
ELA
79%
2017
Math
60%
ELA
76%
2018
Math
59%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
59%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
64%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
64%
2022
Math
59%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

38%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Lillian G Mason Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated914/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Blanc), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$88,505

Median home value

$250,800

Median rent

$1,035/mo

College educated

42.8%

Homeownership

75.1%

Poverty rate

5.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48439; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Brendel Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6K–51.5 mi417Compare →
Perry Innovation CenterEnrollment path unverified5.9K–121.5 mi366Compare →
Perry Learning CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK–121.5 mi1Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Grand Blanc Community Schools

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#1 of 12
District spending per student
$12,971NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lillian G Mason Elementary School is listed in Grand Blanc Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lillian G Mason Elementary School

Lillian G Mason Elementary School is a public elementary school in Grand Blanc, MI, part of Grand Blanc Community Schools, serving approximately 345 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #464 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lillian G Mason Elementary School

What grades does Lillian G Mason Elementary School serve?

Lillian G Mason Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Lillian G Mason Elementary School?

Lillian G Mason Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 345 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lillian G Mason Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lillian G Mason Elementary School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lillian G Mason Elementary School rank in MI?

Lillian G Mason Elementary School ranks #464 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Lillian G Mason Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lillian G Mason Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Lillian G Mason Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lillian G Mason Elementary School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Lillian G Mason Elementary School a charter school?

No, Lillian G Mason Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lillian G Mason Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Lillian G Mason Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lillian G Mason Elementary School?

38.0% of students at Lillian G Mason Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
345
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Genesee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.1%
Area population (ZIP 48439)
52,071
Area average commute
29.8 min
Area median age
42.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48439; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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