Serving 142 students in grades 3-5, Mason Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 63% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
142 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
57%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
30%
17%
White
37%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
22%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Mason Elementary School?
142 students attend Mason Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Mason Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 22% of students are Two or more races, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mason Elementary School?
Mason Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mason Elementary School offer ?
Mason Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mason Elementary School part of?
Mason Elementary School is part of Canton City School District.
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