Enrollment
778
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mason, MI
Mason Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mason Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262307005997
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mason Middle School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Mason · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 26.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mason Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mason Middle School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Mason, MI.
School address
District: Mason Public Schools (Ingham) · Michigan
NCES ID 262307005997 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mason Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mason Middle School
Mason Middle School is a large middle school in Mason, Michigan, enrolling 778 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 91% of state schools at 778 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 394 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #340, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 389 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Mason Public Schools (Ingham) also operates Mason High School (1,015 students) and Steele Street Elementary School (513 students) alongside Mason Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mason Middle School compares
Mason Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.5% | ▼ 51% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 778 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
778
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Michigan - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.8%
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
$12,298
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 81.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 1.8%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.9, Mason Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mason Public Schools (Ingham), which includes Mason Middle School.
$12,298
Per student
-9%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.8%
State 61.8%
Federal 9.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mason Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Steele Street Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alaiedon Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Aurelius Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James C Harvey Education Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mason Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,015
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~778 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mason Middle School
How many students attend Mason Middle School?
Mason Middle School has 778 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mason, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mason Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mason Middle School is 18.5:1, which is 6% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mason Middle School?
26.5% of students at Mason Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mason Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mason Middle School is White at 81.7% of enrollment, in Mason, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mason Middle School?
Mason Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mason Middle School rank among public schools in Mason?
By Resource Investment Index, Mason Middle School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Mason, 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 Mason on the city page.
Is Mason Middle School a good school?
Mason Middle School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Mason Public Schools (Ingham)?
Besides Mason Middle School, Mason Public Schools (Ingham) also operates Mason High School (1,015 students), Steele Street Elementary School (513 students), and Alaiedon Elementary School (375 students). See the Mason Public Schools (Ingham) district page for the complete list.
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