- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Scottville, MI
Mason County Central Ms
Federal NCES profile for Mason County Central Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262313006002
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mason County Central Ms earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Scottville · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 58.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mason County Central Ms has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mason County Central Ms ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Scottville, MI.
School address
District: Mason County Central Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262313006002 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Mason County Central Ms shrank from 297 students in 2022-23 to 273 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.9 → 15.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 262313006002 · Scottville, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
276 enr · 18.4:1 · 58.6% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Mason County Central Hs (413 students)
Mason County Central Ms shrank from 297 students in 2022-23 to 273 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 15.9 → 15.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Mason County Central Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mason County C
Mason County Central Hs
413 students
- This school
Mason County Central Ms
276 students
- Mason County C
Mason County Central Upper Elementary
258 students
- Scottville Ele
Scottville Elementary School
211 students
- Academy of Sci 45
Academy of Science Math and Technology Early College High Sc
45 students
What this shows Mason County Central Ms reports 276 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mason County Central Ms compares
Mason County Central Ms is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.6% | ▲ 8% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Michigan - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,770
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.7, Mason County Central Ms is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Mason County Central Schools reports $12,770 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mason County Central Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason County Central Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mason County Central Upper Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scottville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy of Science Math and Technology Early College High Sc | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mason County Central Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 45
- Students per teacher
- 45:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~276 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mason County Central Ms
How many students attend Mason County Central Ms?
Mason County Central Ms has 276 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Scottville, MI. CCD year-over-year: 297 (2022-23) → 273 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mason County Central Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Mason County Central Ms is 18.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mason County Central Ms?
58.6% of students at Mason County Central Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mason County Central Ms?
The largest demographic group at Mason County Central Ms is White at 92.8% of enrollment, in Scottville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mason County Central Ms?
Mason County Central Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mason County Central Ms rank among public schools in Scottville?
By Resource Investment Index, Mason County Central Ms ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Scottville, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Scottville on the city page.
What other schools are in Mason County Central Schools?
Besides Mason County Central Ms, Mason County Central Schools also operates Mason County Central Hs (413 students), Mason County Central Upper Elementary (258 students), and Scottville Elementary School (211 students). See the Mason County Central Schools district page for the complete list.