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Schools in Erie Township · Mason Consolidated Schools

Erie Township’s public schools outscore 82% of Michigan districts

In Erie Township, 47% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Michigan average (34%). The grade covers the public school district serving Erie 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.

#172of 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
58%
▲ 13 pts vs MI 45%
2021–22
Math proficiency
47%
▲ 13 pts vs MI 34%
2021–22
Graduate on time
85–89%
▲ 3–7 pts vs MI 82%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$13.8K
▼ 17% vs MI $16.5K
FY2024
Students per teacher
15.6
MI 16.5 · smaller classes
Schools in town
4
960 students on the public path
In brief

Erie Township’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 1236 Michigan towns with household incomes within a quarter of Erie Township’s, its schools beat 91%, higher than their 82% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 58% and math 47% in spring 2022, against 45% and 34% statewide; 85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $13,750 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 Senior High School. Enrollment is down 5% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

St. Joseph Catholic School (private) is in town. Every school ↓

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 Erie Township’s grade

A Test scoresB Graduation

A−: better than 82% of Michigan school districts, #172 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 82%
Lower resultsHigher results
Michigan towns with similar household incomes (1236)Better than 91%
Towns in Monroe County (15)Better than 67%
A−AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 530 test results and a graduating class of 98 could put Erie Township anywhere from A− to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 98% of Erie Township’s students in the tested grades sat them (530 in math, 531 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
PK–5Mason Central SchoolMason Consolidated SchoolsB−
6–8Mason Middle SchoolMason Consolidated SchoolsB+
9–12Mason Senior High SchoolMason Consolidated SchoolsC+

Erie Township’s public schools are run by Mason Consolidated Schools, which also serves La Salle and Luna Pier. 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 Consolidated SchoolsGrades PK–12 · 4 schools · 980 students, down 5% since 2020–21 · 15.6 per teacher (MI 16.5)
$13,750MI $16,528 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading58%
State average 45.4% · 531 students tested
Math47%
State average 33.6% · 530 students tested

Erie Township vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Erie TownshipA−Mason Consolidated Schools
Luna PierA−Mason Consolidated Schools
La SalleB−Monroe PK–12 · Mason Consolidated Schools PK–12 · Ida Public PK–12
BedfordA−Bedford

2 of the 3 neighbors share Mason Consolidated Schools with Erie Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts. Toledo, OH borders Erie Township but is graded on its own state’s tests, so it’s left out.

Every school in Erie Township

4 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 Erie Townshipby address
Mason Central School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Erie
B−
421 students15:1Rate it →
Mason Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Erie
B+
223 students14:1Rate it →
Mason Senior High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Erie
C+
316 students17:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
St. Joseph Catholic School
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Erie
Private · Catholic
87 students8:1Rate it →

Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Mason Virtual Academy).

Questions about Erie Township’s schools

Are Erie Township’s schools good?

By Michigan’s own tests, yes: the public schools Erie Township children attend outscore 82% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #172 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 91%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Erie Township in?

Mason Consolidated Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 980 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

Where do Erie Township kids go to high school?

Mason Senior High School in Erie, with 316 students; its own test results earn a C+.

What is Erie Township’s graduation rate?

85–89% of the class of 2023 in Mason Consolidated Schools graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.

How much does Erie Township spend per student?

$13,750 in Mason Consolidated Schools (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Erie Township?

Yes: St. Joseph Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 87 students).

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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.