Below Average
#2842 of 3,192 schools in MI
Mason County Central MS
Middle School · Mason County Central Schools · Scottville, MI
A middle school in Scottville, MI where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
310 WEST BERYL ST, Scottville, MI 49454
- Math 27% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 32% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mason County Central MS score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 51 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mason County Central MS 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Developmental ClassroomswsesdEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 103 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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
- #5 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 MS is listed in Mason County Central Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mason County Central MS
Mason County Central MS is a public middle school in Scottville, MI, part of Mason County Central Schools, serving approximately 273 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,842 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mason County Central MS
What grades does Mason County Central MS serve?
Mason County Central MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mason County Central MS?
Mason County Central MS has an enrollment of approximately 273 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mason County Central MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Mason County Central MS is 18.2:1. 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 MS rank in MI?
Mason County Central MS ranks #2,842 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Mason County Central MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Mason County Central MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mason County Central MS has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mason County Central MS a charter school?
No, Mason County Central MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mason County Central MS a Title I school?
No, Mason County Central MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mason County Central MS?
56.4% of students at Mason County Central MS 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 273
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Mason County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.5%
- Phone
- (231) 757-3724
- 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 · 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 49454; 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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