Serving 205 students in grades 6-8, Muskegon Heights Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 8% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 22% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
205 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)8%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)22%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
94%
18%
White
2%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
50%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Muskegon Heights School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% MI state average).
How many students attend Muskegon Heights Middle School?
205 students attend Muskegon Heights Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Muskegon Heights Middle School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Muskegon Heights Middle School?
Muskegon Heights Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Muskegon Heights Middle School offer ?
Muskegon Heights Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Muskegon Heights Middle School part of?
Muskegon Heights Middle School is part of Muskegon Heights School District.
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