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North Star School
School · Ingham ISD · Mason, MI
An Ingham ISD school serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
611 HAGADORN RD, Mason, MI 48854
Academics
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 26 points since 2018, reaching 50% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 46% (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).
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Where North Star 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated949/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mason), 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
$91,956
Median home value
$240,600
Median rent
$1,136/mo
College educated
38.5%
Homeownership
82.5%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48854; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heartwood SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 77 | 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.
Ingham ISD
- Schools in district
- 9
- District spending per student
- $338,566NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
North Star School is listed in Ingham ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Star School
North Star School is a public school in Mason, MI, part of Ingham ISD, serving approximately 24 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 4.8:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Star School
What grades does North Star School serve?
North Star School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend North Star School?
North Star School has an enrollment of approximately 24 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Star School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Star School is 4.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at North Star School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Star School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is North Star School a charter school?
No, North Star School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Star School a Title I school?
No, North Star School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Star School?
62.5% of students at North Star 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 24
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 62.5%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Ingham County
- Phone
- (517) 244-1354
- Area population (ZIP 48854)
- 19,403
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
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.
- 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.
- 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 48854; 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 not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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