Moon Elementary School serves 272 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Moon Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 272 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Moon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Moon Elementary School's student population of 272 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
272 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Moon Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Moon Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2778 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
60%
18%
White
18%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 is Moon Elementary School's ranking?
Moon Elementary School is ranked #2778 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Moon Elementary School?
272 students attend Moon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Moon Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Moon Elementary School?
Moon Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Moon Elementary School offer ?
Moon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Moon Elementary School part of?
Moon Elementary School is part of Muskegon Public Schools Of The City Of School District.
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