Serving 571 students in grades 6-8, Bunker 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 14% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 41% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 64%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 71% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
571 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)14%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)41%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
9%
Black
54%
18%
White
29%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% MI state average).
How many students attend Bunker Middle School?
571 students attend Bunker Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Bunker Middle School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bunker Middle School?
Bunker Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bunker Middle School offer ?
Bunker Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bunker Middle School part of?
Bunker Middle School is part of Muskegon Public Schools Of The City Of School District.
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