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#958 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 30% in state

Mason Central School

Elementary School · Mason Consolidated Schools (monroe) · Erie, MI

A Mason Consolidated Schools (monroe) elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2400 MASON EAGLE DR, Erie, MI 48133

  • Math 49% vs MI 37% (2022)
  • Reading 54% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.56 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+11.8 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+10.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile80th
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$13,127
Chronic Absenteeism31.7%

Students at Mason Central School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency49%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
37%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency54%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 39 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 51% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
40%
ELA
69%
2012
Math
46%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
51%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
53%
ELA
60%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
58%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
56%
ELA
56%
2019
Math
56%
ELA
56%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
49%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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

54.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Mason Central 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated754/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$65,867

Median home value

$181,400

Median rent

$851/mo

College educated

19.6%

Homeownership

91.5%

Poverty rate

13.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48133; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Joseph Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0PK–81.3 mi81Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Mason Consolidated Schools (monroe)

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$13,127NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mason Central School is listed in Mason Consolidated Schools (Monroe); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mason Central School

Mason Central School is a public elementary school in Erie, MI, part of Mason Consolidated Schools (monroe), serving approximately 426 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #958 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mason Central School

What grades does Mason Central School serve?

Mason Central School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Mason Central School?

Mason Central School has an enrollment of approximately 426 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mason Central School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mason Central School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mason Central School rank in MI?

Mason Central School ranks #958 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Mason Central School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mason Central School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Mason Central School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mason Central School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Mason Central School a charter school?

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

Is Mason Central School a Title I school?

No, Mason Central School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mason Central School?

54.2% of students at Mason Central 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
426
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Monroe County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.7%
Area population (ZIP 48133)
6,711
Area average commute
26.8 min
Area median age
40.5
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 48133; 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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