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Public middle school · Mason ISD · Mason, Texas

Mason J H

Mason J H rates 9.3, right at the middle of Mason ISD's middle schools, whose rated median is 9.3.

Middle schools, 1 to 10This campus against public middle schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
9.3this school

9.3 on a one-to-ten scale; the Mason ISD median is 9.3.

#76 of 8,584 schools in Texas · Mason ISD: 1 middle schools rated, median 9.3

The brief

A Mason ISD middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 76 of 8,584 schools in Texas and 2 of 3 in Mason ISD.

Mason J H is listed in Mason ISD, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math60%15 points above the Texas average of 45%203 students tested · 2025 STAAR
Reading75%20 points above the Texas average of 55%203 students tested · 2025 STAAR
Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2021, reaching 68% in 2025.2025 STAAR; 32 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
9.5
40% of the rating
Academics
8.9
35% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.7
25% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 · 2025 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • 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 · 2025 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • 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)
State assessments · 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 76856; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Mason J H and the 6 nearest middle schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$75,048
Median home value
$271,500
Median rent
$751/mo
College educated
41.4%
Homeownership
77.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76856; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
28
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
53
Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
42.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Mason J H

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Mason Junior High is part of the Mason Independent School District, which also includes Mason Elementary and Mason High School 1. The district's stated mission is to prepare students to reach their maximum potential and become responsible members of society 1. The district aims to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world success by fostering an inclusive environment for collaboration among students, parents, and educators 1. Recent news from the district includes the cancellation of athletic events on March 10, 2026, due to severe weather forecasts 1. A town hall meeting regarding a proposed bond was scheduled for March 11, 2026, to help the community make informed decisions 1. Additionally, the district promoted the sale of OAP shirts and reminded parents to activate their ParentSquare accounts, noting that approximately 60% had been activated as of September 2025 1. A fundraiser involving pink pumpkins was organized by the 8th grade girls' Kind Club to benefit the Mason County Cancer Benefit 1.
Sources (1)
  1. masonisd.net
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does Mason J H serve?

Mason J H serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Mason J H?

Mason J H has an enrollment of approximately 195 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mason J H?

The student-teacher ratio at Mason J H is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mason J H rank in TX?

Mason J H ranks #76 of 8,584 schools in TX.

What is Mason J H's MySchoolScout rating?

Mason J H has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 J H?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mason J H has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Mason J H a charter school?

No, Mason J H is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mason J H a Title I school?

No, Mason J H is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mason J H?

42.1% of students at Mason J H 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 facts

Grades
5th – 8th
Enrollment
195
Student-teacher ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Mason County
Phone
(325) 347-1122
Rank in district
#2 of 3
Schools in district
3
District spending per student
$14,402
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.2%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 76856)
3,525
Area median age
44.1

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.