Summary:
Zip code 48133, serving the Erie, Michigan area, is home to four schools within the Mason Consolidated Schools (Monroe) district, which collectively educate students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. The district itself is highly rated, ranking in the 80th percentile statewide with a 4-star rating, and includes Mason Central School (PK-5), Mason Middle School (6-8), Mason Senior High School (9-12), and the smaller Mason Virtual Academy (6-12).
For parents, the standout performer is Mason Middle School, which consistently posts the highest state ranking percentile (84th) and outperforms state averages by 15-20 points in subjects like ELA. Mason Central School shows a remarkable "growth spurt," with students entering 3rd grade below state averages but surging to well above state proficiency by 4th and 5th grades. Mason Senior High School excels in persistence, boasting a 95.9% graduation rate versus the state's 84.0%, but faces a critical math cliff, with only 12.9% of 11th graders proficient in SAT Math compared to the state's 26.5%. The Mason Virtual Academy is a clear outlier, with a much smaller enrollment (20 students), a lower 76.9% graduation rate, higher chronic absenteeism (39.1%), and less per-student spending ($10,547) than the traditional schools.
A key takeaway is the district's strong performance in Social Studies, where proficiency rates are consistently 10-14 points above state averages across all grade levels. However, the academic momentum seen in middle school appears to stall in high school, particularly in math and science. Chronic absenteeism is a district-wide concern, affecting over 30% of students at the high school and virtual academy, though the elementary and middle schools fare better. Overall, the brick-and-mortar schools offer a solid, well-rounded education with small class sizes (ratios around 14-16:1), but parents should be aware of the high school's math challenges and the distinct profile of the virtual academy.
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