Serving 740 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 21% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 740 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Mason Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Mason Middle School's student population of 740 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
740 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
Mason Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mason Middle School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2049 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
22%
9%
Black
11%
18%
White
58%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Mason Middle School is ranked #2049 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Mason Middle School often compared to?
Mason Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pierce Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Mason Middle School?
740 students attend Mason Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Mason Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mason Middle School?
Mason Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mason Middle School offer ?
Mason Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mason Middle School part of?
Mason Middle School is part of Waterford School District.
In what neighborhood is Mason Middle School located?
Mason Middle School is located in the Drayton Plains neighborhood of Waterford, MI.
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