Top Rankings
Muskegon Area ISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 155 students in Muskegon Area ISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Muskegon Area ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
155 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
District Rank
Muskegon Area ISD School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#267 out of 855 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
48%
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.55
# American Indian Students
1 Student
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
34 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
22%
18%
# White Students
107 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
69%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
6 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
3
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
4
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
5
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
9
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
7
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
3
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
10
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
7
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
13
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
11
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
11
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
8
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
4
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
60
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $471,006 is higher than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $457,813 is higher than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$73 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$71 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$471,006
$18,267
Spending / Student
$457,813
$17,461
Best Muskegon Area ISD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wesley School
Special Education School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
915 Wesley Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-9158
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-9158
Grades: PK-12
| 115 students
Rank: #22.
Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 E Apple Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-7248
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-7248
Grades: 5-12
| 14 students
Rank: #33.
Lakeshore Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Wesley Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-0534
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-0534
Grades: K-12
| 26 students
Rank: n/an/a
Muskegon Area Career Tech Center
Vocational School
200 Harvey St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-3600
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Muskegon Area ISD School District?
Muskegon Area ISD School District manages 4 public schools serving 155 students.
What is the rank of Muskegon Area ISD School District?
Muskegon Area ISD School District is ranked #101 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) 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: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Muskegon Area ISD School District?
69% of Muskegon Area ISD School District students are White, 22% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Muskegon Area ISD School District?
Muskegon Area ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Muskegon Area ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $457,813 is higher than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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