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Schools in Alaiedon Township · Mason Public Schools

Alaiedon Township’s public schools outscore 79% of Michigan districts

In Alaiedon Township, 43% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Michigan average (34%). The grade covers the public school district serving Alaiedon Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Michigan, not nationally.

#215of 699 Michigan townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Michigan state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
53%
▲ 8 pts vs MI 45%
2021–22
Math proficiency
43%
▲ 9 pts vs MI 34%
2021–22
Graduate on time
89%
▲ 7 pts vs MI 82%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$13.9K
▼ 16% vs MI $16.5K
FY2024
Students per teacher
14.7
MI 16.5 · smaller classes
Schools in town
1
2,168 students on the public path
In brief

Alaiedon Township’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 796 Michigan towns with household incomes within a quarter of Alaiedon Township’s, its schools beat 70%, lower than their 79% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 53% and math 43% in spring 2022, against 45% and 34% statewide; 89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $13,872 per student, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 6 the district’s path is Mason Middle School, then Mason High School. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Alaiedon Township’s grade

A− Test scoresB+ Graduation

A−: better than 79% of Michigan school districts, #215 of 699 Michigan towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Michigan average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Michigan school districts we grade (815)Better than 79%
Lower resultsHigher results
Michigan towns with similar household incomes (796)Better than 70%
Towns in Ingham County (16)Better than 62%
B+A−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,653 test results and a graduating class of 207 could put Alaiedon Township anywhere from B+ to A−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 98% of Alaiedon Township’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,649 in math, 1,657 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Alaiedon Township, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–5Alaiedon Elementary SchoolMason Public SchoolsA−
6–8Mason Middle Schoolin MasonA−
9–12Mason High Schoolin MasonA

Alaiedon Township’s public schools are run by Mason Public Schools, which also serves Aurelius, Delhi, Mason and Vevay. Parts of Alaiedon Township (10% and 8% of its land) are served by Okemos and Williamston instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Mason Public SchoolsGrades PK–12 · 6 schools · 3,304 students, up 4% since 2020–21 · 14.7 per teacher (MI 16.5)
$13,872MI $16,528 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading53%
State average 45.4% · 1657 students tested
Math43%
State average 33.6% · 1649 students tested

Alaiedon Township vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Alaiedon Township’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Alaiedon TownshipA−Mason
MasonA−Mason
VevayA−Mason
DelhiB+Mason PK–12 · Holt K–12
WheatfieldAWilliamston PK–12 · Dansville Schools PK–12
MeridianAOkemos PK–12 · Haslett PK–12

3 of the 5 neighbors share Mason with Alaiedon Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Alaiedon Township

3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Michigan’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Alaiedon Townshipby address
Alaiedon Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Mason
A−
375 students16:1Rate it →
Also serving Alaiedon Townshipin other towns
Mason Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Mason
A−
778 students15:1Rate it →
Mason High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Mason
A
1,015 students16:1Rate it →

Questions about Alaiedon Township’s schools

Are Alaiedon Township’s schools good?

By Michigan’s own tests, yes: the public schools Alaiedon Township children attend outscore 79% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #215 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 70%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Alaiedon Township in?

Mason Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,304 students in 6 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Alaiedon Township are served by Okemos and Williamston.

Where do Alaiedon Township kids go to high school?

Mason High School in Mason, with 1,015 students; its own test results earn an A.

What is Alaiedon Township’s graduation rate?

89% of the class of 2023 in Mason Public Schools graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.

How much does Alaiedon Township spend per student?

$13,872 in Mason Public Schools (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Michigan. Stars are from neighbors.