Top Rankings
Muskegon Public Schools Of The City Of School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,320 students in Muskegon Public Schools Of The City Of School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Muskegon Public Schools Of The City Of School District have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
3,320 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
175 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Muskegon Public Schools Of The City Of School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 79% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#806 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
38%
Graduation Rate
79%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.55
# American Indian Students
12 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
519 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
9%
# Black Students
1,889 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
57%
18%
# White Students
574 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
17%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
323 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
285
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
259
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
221
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
204
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
204
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
239
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
236
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
254
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
265
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
378
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
318
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
245
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
212
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,077 is higher than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,126 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$54 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,077
$18,370
Spending / Student
$16,126
$17,559
Best Muskegon Public Schools Of The City Of School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Muskegon Community Education Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
80 W Southern Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2800
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Rank: #22.
Muskegon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
80 W Southern Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2800
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,039 students
Rank: #33.
Bunker Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2312 Denmark St
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2300
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: #44.
Muskegon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Amity Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-3000
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-3000
Grades: 6-8
| 755 students
Rank: #55.
Moon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1826 Hoyt St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-2700
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 246 students
Rank: #66.
Oakview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1420 Madison St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-2450
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-2450
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Rank: #77.
Marquette Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
480 Bennett St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-2600
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Muskegon Public Schools Of The City Of School District?
Muskegon Public Schools Of The City Of School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,320 students.
What is the rank of Muskegon Public Schools Of The City Of School District?
Muskegon Public Schools Of The City Of School District is ranked #804 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (bottom 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Muskegon Public Schools Of The City Of School District?
57% of Muskegon Public Schools Of The City Of School District students are Black, 17% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Muskegon Public Schools Of The City Of School District?
Muskegon Public Schools Of The City Of School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Muskegon Public Schools Of The City Of School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,126 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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