Mason County Central Upper Elementary

Summary:

Mason County Central Upper Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Scottville, Michigan, with a student population of 249. The school is part of the Mason County Central Schools district, which is ranked 458 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's higher-than-average per-student spending, Mason County Central Upper Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to the state on academic assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 17.7% to 31.5% in 2023-2024, while the state averages ranged from 32.6% to 44%. Additionally, the school has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.1% in 2018-2019 to 16.1% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state average. The school serves a significantly higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with 74.7% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023.

When compared to nearby schools, such as John F. Kennedy Elementary in the Manistee Area Public Schools district, Mason County Central Upper Elementary generally underperforms academically. The school's student population is predominantly White, which contrasts with the more diverse student populations at some nearby schools, such as Spitler Elementary in the Hart Public School District.

Detail:

Public 3-5

505 W Maple Ave
Scottville, MI 49454-1328

(231) 757-5720

District: Mason County Central Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1160^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,819

Students who attend Mason County Central Upper Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Mason County Central Middle School
High:	Academy of Science Math and Technology Early College High School
	Mason County Central High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Number of students: 249

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.2%

Hispanic:

6.4%

Two or more races:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mason County Central Upper Elementary ranks worse than 78.1% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.89. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.2%), Hispanic (6.4%), two or more races (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mason County Central Upper Elementary is 15.7. (See more...)

Compare Mason County Central Upper Elementary employs 15.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mason County Central Upper Elementary is $12,819.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mason County Central Upper Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mason County Central Upper Elementary 1160^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Mason County Central Upper Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Mason County Central Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Mason County Central Schools 458^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mason County Central Upper Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mason County Central Upper Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2010	58.32	900^th	1552	42.0%
2011	60.34	777^th	1552	49.9%
2012	47.77	887^th	1566	43.4%
2013	46.10	916^th	1563	41.4%
2014	41.44	989^th	1533	35.5%
2015	45.48	912^th	1580	42.3%
2016	28.75	1129^th	1548	27.1%
2017	31.56	999^th	1466	31.9%
2018	40.56	925^th	1448	36.1%
2019	28.89	996^th	1408	29.3%
2021	26.95	858^th	1153	25.6%
2022	21.63	1051^st	1344	21.8%
2023	28.28	1017^th	1470	30.8%
2024	20.89	1160^th	1486	21.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Mason County Central Upper Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	38.43	241^st	403	40.2%
2023	10.99	193^rd	195	1.0%
2024	17.21	208^th	225	7.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mason County Central Upper Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	43.15	835^th	1397	40.2%
2019	35.45	771^st	1134	32.0%
2021	23.88	637^th	749	15.0%
2022	20.86	918^th	1099	16.5%
2023	30.74	947^th	1350	29.9%
2024	29.57	1004^th	1381	27.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Mason County Central Upper Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	35.46	964^th	1443	33.2%
2019	21.90	955^th	1171	18.4%
2021	17.34	810^th	902	10.2%
2022	13.32	1006^th	1106	9.0%
2023	23.40	1015^th	1321	23.2%
2024	22.57	1048^th	1342	21.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Mason County Central Upper Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	43.93	846^th	1446	41.5%
2019	28.74	874^th	1196	26.9%
2021	30.18	665^th	915	27.3%
2022	20.76	921^st	1139	19.1%
2023	27.67	952^nd	1334	28.6%
2024	14.67	1177^th	1347	12.6%

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Rank History for White students at Mason County Central Upper Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	28.23	963^rd	1253	23.1%
2019	20.27	954^th	1128	15.4%
2021	22.61	824^th	1005	18.0%
2022	13.37	1013^th	1102	8.1%
2023	18.01	1028^th	1198	14.2%
2024	11.01	1120^th	1204	7.0%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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by a parent on FaceBook
Thursday, May 26, 2016

I love this school., Teachers really care about the moral of students. Teaching respect for eachother, teachers, and parents. Love all the staff and Mr. Kimes has been a very good principal who really does care about the whole school and stays very busy.... Thank you for another great year Close Quote

Enrollment information for Mason County Central Upper Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	267	5	n/a	27	7	n/a	n/a	0	306
2009	282	13	0	24	5	n/a	n/a	1	325
2010	288	14	0	29	7	n/a	n/a	0	338
2011	278	4	0	38	0	0	8	0	328
2012	261	9	0	26	0	0	1	0	297
2013	248	9	1	22	2	0	4	0	286
2014	256	2	1	30	1	0	7	0	297
2015	242	1	1	29	1	0	7	0	281
2016	261	0	1	28	0	0	7	0	297
2017	252	1	1	32	0	0	11	0	297
2018	263	1	1	27	0	0	17	0	309
2019	256	3	1	25	1	0	12	0	298
2020	277	2	1	24	0	0	12	0	316
2021	247	3	0	21	0	1	4	0	276
2022	240	2	0	15	1	1	2	0	261
2023	227	1	0	16	1	1	3	0	249

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mason County Central Upper Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	306	14.4	21.3	53.9
2009	325	15.5	21.0	60.5
2010	338	16.4	20.5	63
2011	328	14.2	23.0	62.5
2012	297	15.4	19.1	65.3
2013	286	15.0	19.0	72
2014	297	13.6	21.7	67
2015	281	14.0	20.0	71.9
2016	297	14.0	21.2	67
2017	297	13.7	21.6	63.6
2018	309	15.2	20.3	67.6
2019	298	15.2	19.5	68.1
2020	316	15.2	20.7	70.3
2021	276	15.4	17.8	67.8
2022	261	19.0	13.6	67.8
2023	249	15.7	15.7	74.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mason County Central Upper Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	306	14.4	21.3	53.9
2009	325	15.5	21.0	60.5
2010	338	16.4	20.5	63
2011	328	14.2	23.0	62.5
2012	297	15.4	19.1	65.3
2013	286	15.0	19.0	72
2014	297	13.6	21.7	67
2015	281	14.0	20.0	71.9
2016	297	14.0	21.2	67
2017	297	13.7	21.6	63.6
2018	309	15.2	20.3	67.6
2019	298	15.2	19.5	68.1
2020	316	15.2	20.7	70.3
2021	276	15.4	17.8	67.8
2022	261	19.0	13.6	67.8
2023	249	15.7	15.7	74.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mason County Central Upper Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$994 (10.4%)	$8,522 (89.6%)	$9,516
2020	$1,231 (13.2%)	$8,065 (86.8%)	$9,296
2021	$1,546 (14.7%)	$8,941 (85.3%)	$10,487
2022	$1,340 (11.8%)	$10,030 (88.2%)	$11,370
2023	$1,304 (10.2%)	$11,514 (89.8%)	$12,818

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mason County Central Upper Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 996^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 1017^th of 1470 Elementary schools	1.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mason County Central Upper Elementary)	39.6	20	19.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mason County Central Schools)	39.6	20	19.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Mason County Central Upper Elementary)	47.9	38.7	9.2%
3rd Grade Math (Mason County Central Schools)	47.9	38.7	9.2%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mason County Central Upper Elementary)	32.7	31.3	1.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mason County Central Schools)	32.7	31.3	1.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Mason County Central Upper Elementary)	24.8	31.3	6.5%
4th Grade Math (Mason County Central Schools)	24.8	31.3	6.5%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mason County Central Upper Elementary)	37.8	34.9	2.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mason County Central Schools)	37.8	34.9	2.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%
5th Grade Math (Mason County Central Upper Elementary)	28.6	19.8	8.8%
5th Grade Math (Mason County Central Schools)	28.6	19.8	8.8%
5th Grade Math (Michigan)	34.8	31.5	3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Mason County Central Upper Elementary)	9.2	9.4	0.2%
5th Grade Social Studies (Mason County Central Schools)	9.2	9.4	0.2%
5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	17.4	18.6	1.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	298	249	16.4%
African American	3	1	66.7%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	25	16	36%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	256	227	11.3%
Two or More Races	12	3	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68.1%	74.7%	6.6%

Schools Near Mason County Central Upper Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				M-Step English Language Arts (2024)				M-Step Math (2024)				M-Step Science (2024)	M-Step Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mason County Central Upper Elementary	Public	3-5	505 W Maple Ave	Scottville	49454	Mason County	Mason County Central Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 757-5720	249	16	15.7	74.7%	227 (91.2%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.2%)	20.9	1160^th of 1486 public elementary schools	21.9%		28.3	1017^th of 1470 public elementary schools	30.8%	143	21.7	17.7	25.3		31.5	19.0	21.7		32.5	9.6	$12,819	$1,304	$11,514
Scottville Elementary School	Public	K-2	201 W Maple Ave	Scottville	49454	Mason County	Mason County Central Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 757-4701	254	15	17.2	72.0%	235 (92.5%)	2 (0.8%)	14 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)								(n/a)											$14,296	$1,752	$12,544
Mason County Eastern Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	18 S Main St	Custer	49405	Mason County	Mason County Eastern Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 757-3733	211	13	16.0	78.2%	193 (91.5%)	2 (0.9%)	6 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	24	1104^th of 1486 public elementary schools	25.7%		25.6	1064^th of 1470 public elementary schools	27.6%	40		23.1	25.9	24.2	23.1	23.1	28.6	15.2	26.9	14.8	$14,047	$3,174	$10,873
Ludington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5771 W Bryant Rd	Ludington	49431	Mason County	Ludington Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 845-3820	900	55	16.5	57.7%	730 (81.1%)	9 (1.0%)	110 (12.2%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (5.2%)	48.4	723^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	51.3%		49.9	690^th of 1470 public elementary schools	53.1%	33	43.8	48.3	44.3		37.5	36.0	32.1		35.9	19.8	$15,784	$2,540	$13,244
John F Kennedy Elementary School	Public	3-5	1309 Madison Rd	Manistee	49660	Manistee County	Manistee Area Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 723-3271	279	15	18.6	60.2%	244 (87.5%)	2 (0.7%)	7 (2.5%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.1%)	46.4	747^th of 1486 public elementary schools	49.7%		48.7	704^th of 1470 public elementary schools	52.1%	43	45.7	40.7	41.7		47.5	45.3	35.9		33.0	7.8	$14,859	$1,872	$12,988
Spitler Elementary School	Public	K-4	302 Johnson St W	Hart	49420	Oceana County	Hart Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 873-6340	425	35	12.2	68.2%	253 (59.5%)	0 (0.0%)	160 (37.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.8%)	17.3	1217^th of 1486 public elementary schools	18.1%		18	1193^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	18.8%	24	20.8	23.4			24.7	22.4					$15,653	$3,503	$12,149
Walkerville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	170 E North St	Walkerville	49459	Oceana County	Walkerville Public Schools	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(231) 873-4850	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School	Public	K-2	515 Bryant Ave	Manistee	49660	Manistee County	Manistee Area Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 723-9285	259	15	17.5	62.5%	228 (88.0%)	3 (1.2%)	12 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	13 (5.0%)								(n/a)											$16,190	$2,011	$14,179

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