- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Erie, MI
Mason Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mason Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262310005999
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mason Middle School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Erie · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 50.4%
- 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 #2 of 3 public schools in Erie, MI.
School address
District: Mason Consolidated Schools (Monroe) · Michigan
NCES ID 262310005999 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Mason Middle School held near 240 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 14.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 262310005999 · Erie, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
223 enr · 15.9:1 · 50.4% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Mason Central School (421 students)
Mason Middle School held near 240 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 14.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Mason Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mason Central
Mason Central School
421 students
- Mason Senior H
Mason Senior High School
316 students
- This school
Mason Middle School
223 students
- Mason Virtual 20
Mason Virtual Academy
20 students
What this shows Mason Middle School reports 223 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mason Middle School compares
Mason Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.4% | ▼ 7% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 223 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
223
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 41% in Michigan - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.6%
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
$13,203
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
6
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.3, Mason Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Mason Consolidated Schools (Monroe) reports $13,203 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mason Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Central School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mason Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mason Virtual Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
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
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 20
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~223 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mason Middle School
How many students attend Mason Middle School?
Mason Middle School has 223 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Erie, MI. CCD year-over-year: 248 (2022-23) → 240 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mason Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mason Middle School is 15.9:1, which is 9% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mason Middle School?
50.4% 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 85.2% of enrollment, in Erie, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mason Middle School?
Mason Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Erie?
By Resource Investment Index, Mason Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Erie, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mason Consolidated Schools (Monroe)?
Besides Mason Middle School, Mason Consolidated Schools (Monroe) also operates Mason Central School (421 students), Mason Senior High School (316 students), and Mason Virtual Academy (20 students). See the Mason Consolidated Schools (Monroe) district page for the complete list.