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#1459 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 46% in state
Steele Street Elementary School
Elementary School · Mason Public Schools (ingham) · Mason, MI
A Mason Public Schools (ingham) elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
531 STEELE ST, Mason, MI 48854
- Math 39% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 55% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Steele Street Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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
39.5%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Steele Street Elementary 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 40Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James C Harvey Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–K | 0.9 mi | 241 | Compare → |
| North Star SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Heartwood SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Alaiedon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 3.8 mi | 389 | 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 Public Schools (ingham)
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,786NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Steele Street Elementary School is listed in Mason Public Schools (Ingham); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Steele Street Elementary School
Steele Street Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mason, MI, part of Mason Public Schools (ingham), serving approximately 504 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,459 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Steele Street Elementary School
What grades does Steele Street Elementary School serve?
Steele Street Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Steele Street Elementary School?
Steele Street Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 504 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steele Street Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Steele Street Elementary School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Steele Street Elementary School rank in MI?
Steele Street Elementary School ranks #1,459 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Steele Street Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Steele Street Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Steele Street Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Steele Street Elementary School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Steele Street Elementary School a charter school?
No, Steele Street Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Steele Street Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Steele Street Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Steele Street Elementary School?
39.5% of students at Steele Street Elementary 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
- 504
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ingham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.9%
- Phone
- (517) 676-6510
- 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.
- 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 48854; 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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