For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 872 students in 48854, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 48854, MI are Heartwood School, North Star School and Mason Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 48854 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 48854, MI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 48854, MI Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heartwood School
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
625 Hagadorn Rd
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1404
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1404
Grades: PK-12
| 77 students
Rank: #22.
North Star School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
611 Hagadorn Rd
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1354
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1354
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
Rank: #33.
Mason Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
235 Temple St
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-6514
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-6514
Grades: 6-8
| 752 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ingham Isd Asd Programs
Special Education School
1811 Pinecrest Dr
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1247
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1247
Grades: PK-8
| 19 students
48854, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 S. Cedar Street
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-6502
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-6502
Grades: K-5
| 328 students
430 N Capitol Ave
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1254
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1254
Grades: 10-12
| 40 students
Ingham Administrative Unit (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2630 West Howell Rd
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1214
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1214
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 48854, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 48854, MI include Heartwood School, North Star School and Mason Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 48854?
4 public middle schools are located in 48854.
What is the racial composition of students in 48854?
48854 public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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