Top Rankings
Muskegon Public Schools Of The City Of 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 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,325 students in Muskegon Public Schools Of The City Of. 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 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,462 Schools
# Students
3,325 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
182 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Muskegon Public Schools Of The City Of, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 78% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#790 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
38%
Graduation Rate
80%
81.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)63.9%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
17%
9%
% Black
55%
18%
% White
17%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,993 is higher than the state median of $22,572. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,871 is higher than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$77 MM
$30,868 MM
Spending
$106 MM
$29,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,993
$22,572
Spending / Student
$31,871
$21,839
Best Muskegon Public Schools Of The City Of Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Muskegon Community Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1826 Hoyt St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-2800
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Bunker Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2312 Denmark St
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2300
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Muskegon High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
80 W Southern Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2800
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,003 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Charles Hackley Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
180 E Laketon Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-3000
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Marquette Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
480 Bennett St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-2600
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
1213 W Hackley Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2561
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2561
Gr: K-5 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Muskegon Public Schools Of The City Of?
Muskegon Public Schools Of The City Of manages 7 public schools serving 3,325 students.
What is the rank of Muskegon Public Schools Of The City Of?
Muskegon Public Schools Of The City Of is ranked #792 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
55% of Muskegon Public Schools Of The City Of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Muskegon Public Schools Of The City Of?
Muskegon Public Schools Of The City Of has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Muskegon Public Schools Of The City Of's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,871 is higher than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
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