Summary:
The city of Erie, Michigan is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 1 middle school, 1 elementary school, and 2 high schools (one of which is a virtual school). The schools in this district demonstrate a mix of high-performing and underperforming institutions, with standout schools like Mason Central School and Mason Middle School contrasting with the struggling Mason Virtual Academy.
Mason Middle School and Mason Central School emerge as the top performers in the district, with both schools earning 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger and ranking in the top 20% of their respective school types in Michigan. Mason Middle School stands out for its strong test scores, with over 50% of 6th and 7th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math. Similarly, Mason Central School impresses with over 60% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
In contrast, the district's virtual school, Mason Virtual Academy, lags behind its traditional counterparts, with a concerning 58.3% four-year graduation rate and a 25.0% dropout rate - significantly higher than the 9.0% rate at Mason Senior High School. Additionally, the schools in the Mason Consolidated Schools (Monroe) district face challenges with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, as well as chronic absenteeism, which may impact student performance and well-being.
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