Muskegon Area ISD School District
School District · Muskegon, Michigan
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
2
Enrollment
1,554
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
2
Enrollment
1,554
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Evaluating Muskegon Area ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Muskegon Area ISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Wesley School
Muskegon · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$335,782
+$321,199 vs Michigan median
District size
1,554 students
Typical than Michigan median
Top-Rated Schools in Muskegon Area ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wesley School | 6.1 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Muskegon Area ISD
Muskegon Area ISD is a Muskegon, Michigan school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 1,554 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.5:1. District-level spending was $335,782 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Muskegon Area ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Wesley School, which has a composite score of 6.1/10.
In standardized testing, Muskegon Area ISD students show an average math proficiency of 53.1% and ELA proficiency of 58.4%.
District Map
Schools in Muskegon Area ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Muskegon Area ISD with test data.
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Muskegon
- Total Enrollment
- 1,554
- Teachers (FTE)
- 94
- District spending per student
- $335,782NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Muskegon Area ISD?
Muskegon Area ISD has 2 schools in total. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Muskegon Area ISD?
The average composite rating for Muskegon Area ISD is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Muskegon Area ISD?
Muskegon Area ISD's district-level spending was $335,782 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Muskegon Area ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Muskegon Area ISD is 16.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Muskegon Area ISD?
Wesley School is the highest-rated school in Muskegon Area ISD with a composite score of 6.1/10.
What are the test scores in Muskegon Area ISD?
Across schools in Muskegon Area ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.4%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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