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#2139 of 3,192 schools in MI
Mason County Eastern Elem Sch
Elementary School · Mason County Eastern Schools · Custer, MI
An elementary school in Custer, MI where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
18 SOUTH MAIN ST, Custer, MI 49405
- Math 22% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 34% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mason County Eastern Elem Sch score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 28% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mason County Eastern Elem Sch 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average504/100K
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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
$69,474
Median home value
$143,200
Median rent
$817/mo
College educated
17%
Homeownership
93.5%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49405; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–2 | 3.2 mi | 232 | Compare → |
| Mason County Central Upper ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 3–5 | 3.5 mi | 253 | 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 Eastern Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,173NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mason County Eastern Elem Sch is listed in Mason County Eastern Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mason County Eastern Elem Sch
Mason County Eastern Elem Sch is a public elementary school in Custer, MI, part of Mason County Eastern Schools, serving approximately 184 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,139 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mason County Eastern Elem Sch
What grades does Mason County Eastern Elem Sch serve?
Mason County Eastern Elem Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Mason County Eastern Elem Sch?
Mason County Eastern Elem Sch has an enrollment of approximately 184 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mason County Eastern Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Mason County Eastern Elem Sch is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mason County Eastern Elem Sch rank in MI?
Mason County Eastern Elem Sch ranks #2,139 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Mason County Eastern Elem Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Mason County Eastern Elem Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Eastern Elem Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mason County Eastern Elem Sch has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mason County Eastern Elem Sch a charter school?
No, Mason County Eastern Elem Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mason County Eastern Elem Sch a Title I school?
No, Mason County Eastern Elem Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mason County Eastern Elem Sch?
81.0% of students at Mason County Eastern Elem Sch 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 184
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Mason County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.8%
- Phone
- (231) 757-3733
- Area population (ZIP 49405)
- 1,698
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 49405; 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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