For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 357 students in Mason County Eastern Schools. 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 Eastern Schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
357 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mason County Eastern Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#485 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
81%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)37.2%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2010–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Asian
n/a
4%
Showing 2002–2016. View full 24-year historical data
% Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
2%
18%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
91%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,510 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,109 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$6 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$18,510
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$17,109
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Mason County Eastern Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mason County Eastern Junior Highhigh School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18 S Main St
Custer, MI 49405
(231) 757-3733
Custer, MI 49405
(231) 757-3733
Gr: 7-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Mason County Eastern Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18 S Main St
Custer, MI 49405
(231) 757-3733
Custer, MI 49405
(231) 757-3733
Gr: PK-6 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mason County Eastern Schools?
Mason County Eastern Schools manages 2 public schools serving 357 students.
What is the rank of Mason County Eastern Schools?
Mason County Eastern Schools is ranked #504 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Mason County Eastern Schools?
91% of Mason County Eastern Schools students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mason County Eastern Schools?
Mason County Eastern Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Mason County Eastern Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,109 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
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