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 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,445 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 5% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
3,445 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
201 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Muskegon Public Schools Of The City Of School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 75% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#834 out of 855 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
48%
Graduation Rate
83%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.55
# American Indian Students
18 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
505 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
9%
# Black Students
2,006 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
58%
18%
# White Students
587 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
17%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
323 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
300
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
240
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
226
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
233
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
249
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
287
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
242
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
281
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
239
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
411
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
331
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
216
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
190
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,385 is higher than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,540 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$54 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,385
$18,267
Spending / Student
$15,540
$17,461
Best Muskegon Public Schools Of The City Of School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Muskegon High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
80 West Southern Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2800
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2800
Grades: 8-12
| 1,043 students
Rank: #22.
Muskegon Community Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
80 W Southern Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2800
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 105 students
Rank: #33.
Moon Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1826 Hoyt St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-2700
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Bunker Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2312 Denmark St
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2300
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Marquette Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
480 Bennett St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-2600
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 522 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Oakview Elementary 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
| 304 students
Rank: #77.
Muskegon Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Amity Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-3000
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-3000
Grades: 6-8
| 762 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 3,445 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 #832 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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?
58% of Muskegon Public Schools Of The City Of School District students are Black, 17% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 17:1, which is equal to 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 $15,540 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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