Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System School District
School District · Muskegon Heights, Michigan
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
500
Student-Teacher Ratio
31.2:1
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
500
Student-Teacher Ratio
31.2:1
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A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Muskegon Heights Academy
Muskegon · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Dr Martin Luther King Academy
Muskegon Heights · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#446 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,044
+$461 vs Michigan median
District size
500 students
Smaller than Michigan median
Top-Rated Schools in Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muskegon Heights Academy | 5.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Dr Martin Luther King Academy | 5.4 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System
Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System is a Muskegon Heights, Michigan school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 500 students with a student-teacher ratio of 31.2:1. District-level spending was $15,044 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.1/10, Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Muskegon Heights Academy, which has a composite score of 5.6/10.
In standardized testing, Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System students show an average math proficiency of 4.7% and ELA proficiency of 5.8%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System with test data.
Schools in Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System
3 schoolsElementary Schools2
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Muskegon Heights
- Total Enrollment
- 500
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- District spending per student
- $15,044NCES 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 Heights Public School Academy System?
Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System has 3 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System?
The average composite rating for Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System is 5.1/10. 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 Heights Public School Academy System?
Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System's district-level spending was $15,044 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 Heights Public School Academy System?
The average student-teacher ratio in Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System is 31.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System?
Muskegon Heights Academy is the highest-rated school in Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System with a composite score of 5.6/10.
What are the test scores in Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System?
Across schools in Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System with test data, the average math proficiency is 4.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 5.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System compare to other districts in Michigan?
Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System has an average school rating of 5.1/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
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
- 5.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 4.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 5.8%
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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