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Stevens T Mason Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan, serving 301 students in grades K-4. The school is part of the Grosse Pointe Public Schools district, which is ranked 40th out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
While Stevens T Mason has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American (35.88%) and Hispanic (5.32%) students, it has also seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 10.2% in 2017-2018 to 26.8% in 2022-2023. This is notably higher than the nearby Kerby Elementary School, which had only 9.3% chronic absenteeism in 2022-2023. Academically, Stevens T Mason's performance, as measured by M-Step proficiency rates, is generally lower than the Grosse Pointe Public Schools district and the state of Michigan averages, with only 44% of 3rd-graders proficient in English Language Arts in 2023-2024, compared to the district's 69.8% and the state's 39.6%.
The school's challenges are further highlighted by its declining statewide ranking, dropping from 5 stars out of 5 in 2015-2016 to only 3 stars in 2023-2024. While the school has seen a significant increase in per-student spending, from $15,459 in 2019-2020 to $21,890 in 2022-2023, this increased funding has not yet translated into improved academic outcomes. However, the school's African American students perform relatively well, ranking 53rd out of 348 Michigan elementary schools for this subgroup in 2023-2024, suggesting that the school may be effectively supporting this population. Overall, addressing the unique challenges faced by Stevens T Mason Elementary will require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions, resource allocation, and collaboration with the broader community.
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