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#1298 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 41% in state
Mason County Central HS
High School · Mason County Central Schools · Scottville, MI
A high school in Scottville, MI where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
300 WEST BROADWAY AVE, Scottville, MI 49454
- Math 17% proficient (2021)
- Reading 57% proficient (2021)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mason County Central HS score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 37% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mason County Central HS 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,032/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Scottville), 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
$56,643
Median home value
$174,000
Median rent
$792/mo
College educated
16.8%
Homeownership
76.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49454; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway to Success AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | 6–12 | 0.6 mi | 124 | Compare → |
| Academy of Science Math and Technology Early College High ScEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 11–12 | 2.3 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| Developmental ClassroomswsesdEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 103 | Compare → |
| Mason County Eastern Junior Highhigh SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 7–12 | 3.4 mi | 157 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mason County Central Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,770NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mason County Central HS is listed in Mason County Central Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mason County Central HS
Mason County Central HS is a public high school in Scottville, MI, part of Mason County Central Schools, serving approximately 398 students in grades 9th-12th with a 26.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,298 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mason County Central HS
What grades does Mason County Central HS serve?
Mason County Central HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mason County Central HS?
Mason County Central HS has an enrollment of approximately 398 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mason County Central HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Mason County Central HS is 26.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mason County Central HS rank in MI?
Mason County Central HS ranks #1,298 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Mason County Central HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Mason County Central HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 County Central HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mason County Central HS has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Mason County Central HS a charter school?
No, Mason County Central HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mason County Central HS a Title I school?
No, Mason County Central HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mason County Central HS?
50.0% of students at Mason County Central HS 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 398
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Mason County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.9%
- Phone
- (231) 757-4748
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 49454)
- 4,905
- Area average commute
- 18.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
Official sources & links
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 49454; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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