Mason Middle School

www.waterford.k12.mi.us

731 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Mason Middle School, located at 3835 West Walton Blvd in Waterford, Michigan, serves as a key educational institution within the Waterford School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while encouraging them to explore diverse interests and develop essential critical thinking skills.

As part of the broader Waterford community, Mason Middle School emphasizes the importance of student engagement and community involvement. The school utilizes its website, accessible at http://www.waterford.k12.mi.us, to keep families informed about district-wide resources, academic calendars, and school-specific programs. With a commitment to supporting student success through a supportive staff and collaborative atmosphere, Mason Middle School strives to create a foundation where every student can achieve their personal best.

731

Total Students

44.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mason Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	409
Hispanic	159
Black	113
Asian	11
Two or More	37
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
409 (56.0%)
Hispanic
159 (21.8%)
Black
113 (15.5%)
Two or More
37 (5.1%)
Asian
11 (1.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Waterford School District
Phone:	(248)674-2281
Website:	http://www.waterford.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	731
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	453
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 239

Grade 7 241

Grade 8 251