For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 772 students in the neighborhood of Drayton Plains, Waterford, MI.
The top-ranked public school in Drayton Plains is Mason Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Drayton Plains, Waterford, MI public school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Drayton Plains, Waterford, MI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mason Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3835 W Walton Blvd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-2281
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-2281
Gr: 6-8 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Drayton Plains, Waterford, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Drayton Plains, Waterford, MI include Mason Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Drayton Plains, Waterford?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Drayton Plains, Waterford.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Drayton Plains, Waterford?
the neighborhood of Drayton Plains, Waterford public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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