Serving 258 students in grades 3-5, Mason County Central Upper Elementary School 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 30% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mason County Central Upper Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Scottville, MI, covering approximately 907.2 square miles. Families typically drive 15-20 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 10.1 miles and the furthest edge extending up to 38.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mason County Central Upper Elementary School's student population of 258 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
258 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mason County Central Upper Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mason County Central Upper Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2021 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
18%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.1%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mason County Central Upper Elementary School's ranking?
Mason County Central Upper Elementary School is ranked #2021 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Mason County Central Upper Elementary School often compared to?
Mason County Central Upper Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mason County Eastern Elementary School, Baldwin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Mason County Central Upper Elementary School?
258 students attend Mason County Central Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Mason County Central Upper Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mason County Central Upper Elementary School offer ?
Mason County Central Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mason County Central Upper Elementary School part of?
Mason County Central Upper Elementary School is part of Mason County Central Schools.
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