D
Needs Improvement
49/100

Mason County Eastern Elem Sch

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 18 S MAIN ST, Custer, MI 49405
Overall
D
49/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
2.0 grade levels below the U.S. average · 25th percentile in Michigan
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

49
Repit Score
out of 100
184
Students
enrolled
13.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%25/1002.0 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%75/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 87% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +5 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency42% (−4 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency27% (−9 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White42%32%reading -14 pts, math -13 pts28th percentile (list)
Low-income37%22%reading +4 pts, math -1 pts46th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 18 S MAIN ST
City Custer
ZIP Code 49405
District 2623160
NCES School ID 262316006007
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 49405

Understanding the community around Mason County Eastern Elem Sch helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $59,306
Per Capita Income $26,668
Poverty Rate 8.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.7%
High School or Higher 93.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $124,600
Median Rent $750
Owner-Occupied 90.6%
Renter-Occupied 9.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Mason County Eastern Elem Sch.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 91.3%
Hispanic/Latino 2.7%
Black 2.7%
American Indian 2.2%
Two or More Races 1.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 184
Teachers (FTE) 14.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Mason County Eastern Elem Sch?
Mason County Eastern Elem Sch has a Repit School Score of 49 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Mason County Eastern Elem Sch?
Mason County Eastern Elem Sch has 184 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1.
What grades does Mason County Eastern Elem Sch serve?
Mason County Eastern Elem Sch serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Mason County Eastern Elem Sch receive per student?
Mason County Eastern Elem Sch receives $12,917 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Mason County Eastern Elem Sch in 49405 ▼
Avg Home Value
$224,511
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
+8.0%
% Renters
9.4%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026