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Fruitport Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,655 students in Fruitport Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Fruitport Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
2,655 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
155 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Fruitport Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#344 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.55
# American Indian Students
19 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
28 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
182 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%
# Black Students
73 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
3%
18%
# White Students
2,248 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
84%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
104 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
206
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
210
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
186
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
195
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
210
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
200
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
202
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
196
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
196
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
214
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
231
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
203
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
206
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,596 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,804 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,596
$18,370
Spending / Student
$16,804
$17,559
Best Fruitport Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beach Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2741 Heights Ravenna Rd
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 773-8996
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 773-8996
Grades: K-5
| 308 students
Rank: #22.
Shettler School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2187 Shettler Rd
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 737-7595
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 737-7595
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
Rank: #33.
Fruitport Alternative High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3255 Pontaluna Rd
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-3101
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-3101
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Rank: #44.
Fruitport High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
357 N 6th Ave
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-3101
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-3101
Grades: 9-12
| 810 students
Rank: #55.
Fruitport Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3113 Pontaluna Rd
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-3128
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-3128
Grades: 6-8
| 594 students
Rank: #66.
Edgewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3255 Pontaluna Rd
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-3171
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-3171
Grades: PK-5
| 581 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fruitport Adult Education
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
357 N 6th Ave
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-3114
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-3114
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fruitport Community Schools School District?
Fruitport Community Schools School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,655 students.
What is the rank of Fruitport Community Schools School District?
Fruitport Community Schools School District is ranked #348 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fruitport Community Schools School District?
84% of Fruitport Community Schools School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fruitport Community Schools School District?
Fruitport Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Fruitport Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,804 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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