Summary:
The Mason Independent School District (Isd) is a small, highly-ranked district in Texas serving 700 students across three schools: Mason Elementary (PK-4), Mason J H (5-8), and Mason High School (9-12). The district ranks in the top 2.3% of Texas school districts, and all three schools show consistent year-over-year improvement in their state rankings.
Mason High School is the district's standout, with a 100% graduation rate, a 0% dropout rate, and an exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 7.8:1. It achieves high STAAR scores in Biology (92.2%) and U.S. History (88.9%), far exceeding state averages. Mason J H excels in advanced math, with 100% of 8th graders proficient in Algebra I, a remarkable feat compared to the state average of 54%. Mason Elementary has shown dramatic improvement, jumping from the 74th to the 92nd percentile in state rankings over two years, with strong math scores (77-80% proficient) that significantly outperform state averages.
A key finding is the "spending paradox": per-student spending increases with grade level, from $9,544 at the elementary school to $14,970 at the high school, even though the elementary school has a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students (53% vs. 41%). The middle school's math pipeline is highly effective, but a "science gap" exists at the 5th-grade level, where only 23.1% of students were proficient in 2024-2025, well below the state average. Overall, the district's small size and low student-teacher ratios enable personalized instruction and strong outcomes, making it a top choice for families seeking a high-quality, supportive educational environment.
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