Serving 731 students in grades 6-8, Mason Middle 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 21% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 731 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mason Middle School serves the northeast part of Waterford, MI, covering an attendance area of approximately 20 square miles. Most students live within a 5 to 10-minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 3 miles to the boundary and the furthest edge being 5.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mason Middle School's student population of 731 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
731 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspired, Educated, and Empowered to Thrive
School Rankings
Mason Middle 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 Middle School is 0.62, which is more 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
#2059 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.6%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-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 Middle School's ranking?
Mason Middle School is ranked #2059 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Mason Middle School often compared to?
Mason Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pierce Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Mason Middle School?
731 students attend Mason Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Mason Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mason Middle School?
Mason Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mason Middle School offer ?
Mason Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mason Middle School part of?
Mason Middle School is part of Waterford School District.
In what neighborhood is Mason Middle School located?
Mason Middle School is located in the Drayton Plains neighborhood of Waterford, MI.
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