Mason County Central Upper Elementary School
Mason County Central Upper Elementary School serves 276 students in grades 3-5.
Mason County Central Upper Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 276 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mason County Central Upper Elementary School's student population of 276 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
276 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mason County Central Upper Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,120 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Mason County Central Upper Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1972 out of 3120 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
1%
18%
White
90%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Mason County Central Upper Elementary School?
276 students attend Mason County Central Upper Elementary School.
What is the ethnic breakdown of the student body?
90% of Mason County Central Upper Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mason County Central Upper Elementary School?
Mason County Central Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mason County Central Upper Elementary School offer ?
Mason County Central Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
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