Serving 368 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Mason Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Top 1% in MI)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mason Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mason Academy's student population of 368 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
368 students
![This chart display total students of Mason Academy by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display total students of Mason Academy by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/40000/40083/mason-academy-chart-bki01Ai.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
![This chart display the total teachers of Mason Academy by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the total teachers of Mason Academy by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_teachers/40000/40083/mason-academy-chart-wmii2M.png)
Students by Grade
![This chart display the students of Mason Academy by grade. This chart display the students of Mason Academy by grade.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/students_by_grade/40000/40083/mason-academy-chart-blZg2s6.png)
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mason Academy is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)4%
40%
![This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mason Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mason Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/40000/40083/mason-academy-chart-wmii3r.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10%
49%
![This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mason Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mason Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/40000/40083/mason-academy-chart-birK0Ti.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
![This chart display the student teacher ratio of Mason Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the student teacher ratio of Mason Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/40000/40083/mason-academy-chart-KoWrG4.png)
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
![This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Mason Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Mason Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/40000/40083/mason-academy-chart-jpyd5p.png)
Hispanic
n/a
9%
![This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Mason Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Mason Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/40000/40083/mason-academy-chart-G7AqqO.png)
Black
100%
18%
![This chart display the percentage of Black students in Mason Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Black students in Mason Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/40000/40083/mason-academy-chart-EGUp7X.png)
White
n/a
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
![This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mason Academy. This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mason Academy.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/40000/40083/mason-academy-chart-byVQ7pX.png)
![This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MI. This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MI.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/40000/40083/mason-academy-chart-XlGwDO.png)
![This chart display the diversity score of Mason Academy and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of Mason Academy and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/40000/40083/mason-academy-chart-bpG23JJ.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
47%
![This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mason Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mason Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/freelunch_students/40000/40083/mason-academy-chart-btxO5k4.png)
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mason Academy often compared to?
Mason Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Achieve Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Mason Academy?
368 students attend Mason Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Mason Academy students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mason Academy?
Mason Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mason Academy offer ?
Mason Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mason Academy part of?
Mason Academy is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
In what neighborhood is Mason Academy located?
Mason Academy is located in the Farwell neighborhood of Detroit, MI. There are 1 other public schools located in Farwell.
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