Top Rankings
Mason Public Schools (Ingham) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,239 students in Mason Public Schools (Ingham) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Mason Public Schools (Ingham) School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% 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
6 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
3,239 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
189 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Mason Public Schools (Ingham) School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 92% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#187 out of 866 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.55
# American Indian Students
4 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
41 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
274 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
9%
# Black Students
37 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
2,724 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
84%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
153 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
260
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
252
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
250
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
249
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
270
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
228
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
253
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
262
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
261
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
230
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
270
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
245
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
209
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,019 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,205 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,019
$18,370
Spending / Student
$14,205
$17,559
Best Mason Public Schools (Ingham) School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alaiedon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1723 Okemos Rd
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-6499
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-6499
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mason Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
235 Temple St
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-6514
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-6514
Grades: 6-8
| 776 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
North Aurelius Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
115 N Aurelius Rd
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-6506
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-6506
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #44.
Steele Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
531 Steele St
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-6510
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-6510
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Rank: #55.
Mason High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 S Barnes St
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-9055
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-9055
Grades: 9-12
| 954 students
Rank: n/an/a
James C Harvey Education Center
Magnet School
400 S Cedar St
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-6528
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-6528
Grades: PK-K
| 260 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mason Public Schools (Ingham) School District?
Mason Public Schools (Ingham) School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,239 students.
What is the rank of Mason Public Schools (Ingham) School District?
Mason Public Schools (Ingham) School District is ranked #190 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mason Public Schools (Ingham) School District?
84% of Mason Public Schools (Ingham) School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mason Public Schools (Ingham) School District?
Mason Public Schools (Ingham) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Mason Public Schools (Ingham) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,205 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
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