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Mason County Central Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,260 students in Mason County Central Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Mason County Central Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
1,260 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Mason County Central Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#562 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.55
# American Indian Students
2 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
94 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
12 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
1,127 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
89%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
21 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
70
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
90
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
94
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
75
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
83
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
91
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
104
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
91
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
102
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
106
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
125
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
88
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
141
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,816 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,827 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,816
$18,370
Spending / Student
$11,827
$17,559
Best Mason County Central Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mason County Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 W Beryl St
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-3724
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-3724
Grades: 6-8
| 297 students
Rank: #22.
Mason County Central Upper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
505 W Maple Ave
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-5720
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-5720
Grades: 3-5
| 249 students
Rank: #33.
Mason County Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Broadway Ave
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-4748
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-4748
Grades: 9-12
| 407 students
Rank: n/an/a
2130 W Us Highway 10
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 843-5935
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 843-5935
Grades: 11-12
| 53 students
Rank: n/an/a
Scottville Elementary School
Magnet School
201 W Maple Ave
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-4701
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-4701
Grades: K-2
| 254 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mason County Central Schools School District?
Mason County Central Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,260 students.
What is the rank of Mason County Central Schools School District?
Mason County Central Schools School District is ranked #564 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mason County Central Schools School District?
89% of Mason County Central Schools School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mason County Central Schools School District?
Mason County Central Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Mason County Central Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,827 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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