Mason Academy

Summary:

Mason Academy is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Detroit, Michigan, a predominantly African American community. With over 97% of its students identifying as such, the school faces significant challenges in academic performance, chronic absenteeism, and serving a low-income student population.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio, Mason Academy consistently performs poorly on standardized tests compared to state and district averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 8.51% of 3rd graders and 5.56% of 6th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, far below the state averages of 39.6% and 37.5%, respectively. The school's math proficiency rates are also alarmingly low, with only 10.6% of 3rd graders and 6.67% of 6th graders meeting or exceeding standards. Additionally, Mason Academy has extremely high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 56.7% to 92% over the past five school years, significantly higher than the state average.

Comparing Mason Academy to nearby schools, such as Great Oaks Academy and Davison ElementaryMiddle School, highlights the stark disparities in educational opportunities and outcomes. While these nearby schools have more diverse student populations, Mason Academy's predominantly African American student body and low-income community likely contribute to the school's challenges. Despite increased spending per student, from $15,702 in 2019-2020 to $21,025 in 2022-2023, the data suggests that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to the school's problems. Targeted interventions and support are needed to address the unique needs of the Mason Academy community and improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 19955 Fenelon St
       Detroit, MI  48234-2273


(313) 866-3600

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1464th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,025 Help


Students who attend Mason Academy usually attend:

High:    Pershing High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  381

Racial breakdown:

African American:
97.9%
White:
0.5%
Asian:
0.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mason Academy ranks worse than 98.5% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 53rd among 64 ranked elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (97.9%), Asian (0.5%), two or more races (0.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mason Academy is 14.9, which is the 21st best among 64 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)
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Compare Mason Academy employs 25.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mason Academy is $21,025, which is the 34th highest among 64 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mason Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Mason Academy 1464th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Mason Academy in the ranking list.)

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Detroit Public Schools Community District:

SchoolDigger ranks Detroit Public Schools Community District 563rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mason Academy

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Rank History for all students at Mason Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 5.00 1464th 1486 1.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mason Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.73 1393rd 1397 0.3%
2024 5.82 1367th 1381 1.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Mason Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.07 1431st 1443 0.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Mason Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.97 1440th 1446 0.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Mason Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.78 471st 475 0.8%
2024 12.64 338th 348 2.9%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Mason Academy

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Rank History for all students at Mason Academy



Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mason Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.71 815th 815 0.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Mason Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.44 791st 794 0.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Mason Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.80 796th 797 0.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Mason Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.58 366th 366 0.0%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Mason Academy Test Scores
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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mason Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 0 370 0 3 0 2 3 0 378
2018 0 406 1 3 1 2 0 0 413
2019 0 368 2 2 1 1 4 0 378
2020 0 421 0 0 1 2 0 0 424
2021 0 430 0 0 0 4 1 0 435
2022 1 367 0 0 0 0 0 0 368
2023 2 373 2 0 1 1 2 0 381

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mason Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 378 19.3 19.5 79.9
2018 413 21.0 19.6 88.6
2019 378 25.5 14.8 89.7
2020 424 27.5 15.4 83.7
2021 435 24.5 17.7 88.3
2022 368 19.5 18.8 89.1
2023 381 25.5 14.9 92.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mason Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 378 19.3 19.5 79.9
2018 413 21.0 19.6 88.6
2019 378 25.5 14.8 89.7
2020 424 27.5 15.4 83.7
2021 435 24.5 17.7 88.3
2022 368 19.5 18.8 89.1
2023 381 25.5 14.9 92.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mason Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,110 (14.3%) $12,674 (85.7%) $14,784
2020 $4,685 (29.8%) $11,017 (70.2%) $15,702
2021 $2,073 (13.1%) $13,742 (86.9%) $15,815
2022 $6,613 (32.6%) $13,696 (67.4%) $20,309
2023 $6,354 (30.2%) $14,671 (69.8%) $21,025

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mason Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students378381
 0.8%
African American368373
 1.4%
American Indian11
Asian22
Hispanic20
 100%
Pacific Islander11
White02
Two or More Races42
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.7%92.1%
 2.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mason Academy

Students who attend Mason Academy usually go on to attend:

High : Pershing High School

Mason Academy ranks in the bottom 1.5% of Michigan elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 381 students attended Mason Academy.

Students at Mason Academy are 98% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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