Mason County Eastern Schools

The Mason County Eastern Schools district in Michigan operates two schools: Mason County Eastern Elementary School and Mason County Eastern Junior High/High School. The district as a whole is ranked 361 out of 613 districts in Michigan and has a 2-star rating.

The junior high/high school is a standout, consistently ranking in the top half of Michigan high schools with a 3-star rating. It has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 82.8% and student performance on standardized tests is generally above district and state averages, particularly in science and social studies. In contrast, the elementary school has struggled academically, ranking in the bottom quarter of Michigan elementary schools with only a 1-star rating. Student proficiency rates on state assessments are well below state averages, especially in English Language Arts and Math.

Both schools face challenges, with high chronic absenteeism rates of 29.5% and a significant socioeconomic disparity, as evidenced by the 80.98% of elementary school students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The district should focus on addressing these issues, as well as ensuring equitable funding and resources across the two schools to improve student outcomes.