Serving 105 students in grades 9-12, Muskegon Community Education Center 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 is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in MI)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Muskegon Community Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Muskegon Community Education Center's student population of 105 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
105 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Muskegon Community Education Center is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
71%
18%
White
14%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Muskegon Community Education Center?
The graduation rate of Muskegon Community Education Center is 80-89%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Muskegon Community Education Center?
105 students attend Muskegon Community Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Muskegon Community Education Center students are Black, 14% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 Muskegon Community Education Center?
Muskegon Community Education Center has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Muskegon Community Education Center offer ?
Muskegon Community Education Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Muskegon Community Education Center part of?
Muskegon Community Education Center is part of Muskegon Public Schools Of The City Of School District.
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