Phillips School (Closed 2005)

1442 E. Broadway Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49444
Phillips School serves 216 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 52% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
216 students

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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1

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American Indian
3%
1%

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Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
19%
9%

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Black
28%
18%

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White
48%
63%

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All Ethnic Groups
52%
0.66

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Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
45%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Phillips School?
216 students attend Phillips School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Phillips School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Phillips School?
Phillips School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Phillips School offer ?
Phillips School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Phillips School part of?
Phillips School is part of Muskegon Public Schools Of The City Of.

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