Mason Middle School vs. Pierce Middle School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Mason Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
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Overview
Serving 772 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 27% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 737 students in grades 6-8, Pierce Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
772 students
737 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1657 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1547 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
241
244
Grade 7 Students
256
239
Grade 8 Students
275
254
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
21%
13%
% Black
11%
8%
% White
59%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%