Muskegon Public Schools Of The City Of

1458 5th St
Muskegon, MI 49441-2117
(District boundaries shown in map)
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10
Bottom 50%

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 5 public elementary schools serving 2,215 students in Muskegon Public Schools Of The City Of. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Michigan.
Public Elementary Schools in Muskegon Public Schools Of The City Of have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,534 Schools
# Students
3,325 Students
955,941 Students
# Teachers
182 Teachers
59,685 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.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#790 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

7%
35%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

14%
45%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

11%
38%
80%
81.8%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
63.9%
33.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.58

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%

Showing 2010–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
17%
9%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
55%
19%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
17%
61%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
6%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

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.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$77 MM
$30,868 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$106 MM
$29,866 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$22,993
$22,572

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$31,871
$21,839

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Muskegon Public Schools Of The City Of Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bunker Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2312 Denmark St
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Charles Hackley Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
180 E Laketon Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Marquette Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
480 Bennett St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Oakview Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1420 Madison St
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
Gr: K-5 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,325 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : 80% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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