Best Public Schools in Zip Code 48854

The 48854 zip code area is home to 9 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 2 alternative schools, all part of the Mason Public Schools (Ingham) district. While the district is ranked 164 out of 610 in Michigan and has a 4-star rating, the schools in this area show a range of performance, with some standouts and others facing challenges.

Alaiedon Elementary School consistently performs above the district and state averages on M-Step and SAT tests, with over 50% proficiency in most subjects. It has a 4-star rating and ranks in the top 25% of Michigan elementary schools. In contrast, the alternative schools, Heartwood School and North Star School, have significantly lower graduation rates, higher dropout rates, and higher chronic absenteeism. These schools likely serve a more at-risk student population.

Mason High School and Mason Middle School stand out as the top-performing schools in the district, with strong test scores, graduation rates, and SchoolDigger ratings. The elementary schools show a wide range of performance, with Alaiedon Elementary consistently outperforming the others. There also appears to be a correlation between higher free/reduced lunch rates and lower performance metrics, as seen at Steele Street Elementary.