Top Rankings
Orchard View Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,129 students in Orchard View Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Orchard View Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
2,129 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
143 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Orchard View Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 851 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 56% has increased from 47% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#670 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Graduation Rate
56%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.56
# American Indian Students
15 Students
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
208 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
9%
# Black Students
597 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
28%
18%
# White Students
1,112 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
52%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
183 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
192
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
184
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
178
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
160
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
155
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
146
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
146
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
147
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
161
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
183
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
171
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
154
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
152
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,070 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,894 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,070
$18,510
Spending / Student
$14,894
$17,693
Best Orchard View Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orchard View Community Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35 S Sheridan Dr
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1350
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1350
Grades: 9-12
| 109 students
Rank: #22.
Cardinal Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2310 Marquette Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1700
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1700
Grades: K-9
| 644 students
Rank: #33.
Orchard View High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16 N Quarterline Rd
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1400
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 551 students
Rank: #44.
Orchard View Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
35 S Sheridan Dr
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1500
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1500
Grades: 5-10
| 454 students
Rank: n/an/a
Orchard View Early Elementary School
Magnet School
2820 Macarthur Rd
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1850
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1850
Grades: PK-1
| 371 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Orchard View Schools School District?
Orchard View Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,129 students.
What is the rank of Orchard View Schools School District?
Orchard View Schools School District is ranked #676 out of 851 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Orchard View Schools School District?
52% of Orchard View Schools School District students are White, 28% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Orchard View Schools School District?
Orchard View Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Orchard View Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,894 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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