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Mason Middle School

6370 S Mason Montgomery Rd, Mason, OH 45040Mason City →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
1,662
Students
Total enrolled
$14,024
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
19.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 26% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 1,662 students in grades 07–08 in Mason, Ohio.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,024 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
19.4 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Mason Middle School is a very large middle in Mason, Ohio, serving grades 07–08 with 1,662 students. The district invests $14,024 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 8% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Mason Middle School

1,662
Total Students
19.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
8%
Free Lunch
86
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution865 male · 797 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility8%
National avg 52% · 133 students
Student Composition
31%
51%
Asian31%
White51%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black5%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 390504503952

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,024Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,024
State avg
$17,120
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,170
Student Support$2,665
Administration$1,683
Operations$2,104
Other$1,402
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,024 spent per student, an estimated $6,213 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
28%
65%
State government
28.4%
Local (property tax)
65.1%
Federal programs
6.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 8% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Mason Intermediate Elementary SchoolMason Early Childhood Center Elementary School
↓
High School
William Mason High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountyWarren County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMason City →
Phone: (513)398-9035
NCES ID: 390504503952
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Mason seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Mason City
High
William Mason High School
3,414 students · 09–12
8% FRL
Elem
Mason Intermediate Elementary School
3,018 students · 03–06
11% FRL
Elem
Mason Early Childhood Center Elementary School
2,085 students · PK–02
10% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
6370 S Mason Montgomery Rd, Mason, OH 45040
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.