Muskegon Area ISD School District

630 Harvey St
Muskegon, MI 49442-4278
7/
10
Top 50%

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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MI)
#267 out of 855 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Muskegon Area ISD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40-49%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Muskegon Area ISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40-49%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Muskegon Area ISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Muskegon Area ISD  School District and public school graduation rate of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

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.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$73 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart display total revenue of Muskegon Area ISD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$71 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart display total spending of Muskegon Area ISD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$471,006
$18,267
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Muskegon Area ISD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$457,813
$17,461
This chart display average spending per public school student in Muskegon Area ISD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Muskegon Area ISD School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wesley School
Special Education School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
915 Wesley Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-9158
Grades: PK-12
| 115 students
Rank: #22.
Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
205 E Apple Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-7248
Grades: 5-12
| 14 students
Rank: #33.
Lakeshore Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Wesley Ave
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
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 155 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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