For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 341 students in Mason County Eastern Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Mason County Eastern Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
341 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mason County Eastern Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#533 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)25%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.56
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
3%
18%
% White
91%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,765 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,865 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,765
$18,510
Spending / Student
$13,865
$17,693
Best Mason County Eastern Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mason County Eastern Junior Highhigh School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18 S Main St
Custer, MI 49405
(231) 757-3733
Custer, MI 49405
(231) 757-3733
Grades: 7-12
| 157 students
Rank: #22.
Mason County Eastern Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18 S Main St
Custer, MI 49405
(231) 757-3733
Custer, MI 49405
(231) 757-3733
Grades: PK-6
| 184 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mason County Eastern Schools School District?
Mason County Eastern Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 341 students.
What is the rank of Mason County Eastern Schools School District?
Mason County Eastern Schools School District is ranked #518 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Mason County Eastern Schools School District?
91% of Mason County Eastern Schools School District students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mason County Eastern Schools School District?
Mason County Eastern Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Mason County Eastern Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,865 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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