For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 872 students in 48854, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 48854, MI are North Star School, Mason Middle School and Heartwood School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 48854 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 48854, MI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 48854, MI Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Star School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
611 Hagadorn Rd
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1354
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1354
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #22.
Mason Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
235 Temple St
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-6514
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-6514
Gr: 6-8 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Heartwood School
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
625 Hagadorn Rd
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1404
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1404
Gr: PK-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Ingham Isd Asd Programs
Special Education School
1811 Pinecrest Dr
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1247
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1247
Gr: PK-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
48854, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 S. Cedar Street
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-6502
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-6502
Gr: K-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
430 N Capitol Ave
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1254
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1254
Gr: 10-12 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Ingham Administrative Unit (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2630 West Howell Rd
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1214
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1214
Gr: PK-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 48854, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 48854, MI include North Star School, Mason Middle School and Heartwood School.
How many public middle schools are located in 48854?
4 public middle schools are located in 48854.
What is the racial composition of students in 48854?
48854 public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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