Serving 25 students in grades 1-12, Muskegon River Youth Home ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 72% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Total Students
25 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
16%
9%
Black
56%
18%
White
28%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Muskegon River Youth Home?
The graduation rate of Muskegon River Youth Home is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 86%.
How many students attend Muskegon River Youth Home?
25 students attend Muskegon River Youth Home.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Muskegon River Youth Home students are Black, 28% of students are White, and 16% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Muskegon River Youth Home?
Muskegon River Youth Home has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Muskegon River Youth Home offer ?
Muskegon River Youth Home offers enrollment in grades 1-12
What school district is Muskegon River Youth Home part of?
Muskegon River Youth Home is part of Mecosta-Osceola ISD School District.
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