For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,248 students in Mason County Central Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, 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 24% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
1,248 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Mason County Central Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#516 out of 855 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
48%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.55
# American Indian Students
7 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
92 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
15 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
1,101 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
88%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
28 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
88
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
82
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
73
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
83
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
81
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
97
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
97
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
104
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
99
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
129
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
89
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
90
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
136
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,949 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,941 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,949
$18,267
Spending / Student
$11,941
$17,461
Best Mason County Central Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mason County Central High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 West Broadway Ave
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-4748
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-4748
Grades: 9-12
| 392 students
Rank: #22.
Mason County Central Upper Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
505 West Maple Ave
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-5720
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-5720
Grades: 3-5
| 261 students
Rank: #33.
Mason County Central MiddleSchool
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 West Beryl St
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-3724
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-3724
Grades: 6-8
| 300 students
2130 W Us 10
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 843-5935
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 843-5935
Grades: 11-12
| 52 students
Rank: n/an/a
201 West Maple Ave
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-4701
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-4701
Grades: K-2
| 243 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 1,248 students.
What is the rank of Mason County Central Schools School District?
Mason County Central Schools School District is ranked #507 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Mason County Central Schools School District?
88% of Mason County Central Schools School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 18:1, 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 $11,941 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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