Below Average
#2796 of 3,192 schools in MI
Based on limited data
Edgewood Elementary Academy
Elementary School · Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System · Muskegon Heights, MI
A Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System charter elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
3028 HOWDEN ST, Muskegon Heights, MI 49444
- 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MI statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Edgewood Elementary Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low160/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,143
Median home value
$159,200
Median rent
$941/mo
College educated
17.8%
Homeownership
70%
Poverty rate
20.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49444; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| Ross Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 446 | Compare → |
| Campbell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 456 | Compare → |
| Marquette Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 320 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,044NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Edgewood Elementary Academy is listed in Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Edgewood Elementary Academy
Edgewood Elementary Academy is a public elementary school in Muskegon Heights, MI, part of Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System, serving approximately 157 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,796 of 3,192 schools in MI. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edgewood Elementary Academy
What grades does Edgewood Elementary Academy serve?
Edgewood Elementary Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Edgewood Elementary Academy?
Edgewood Elementary Academy has an enrollment of approximately 157 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Elementary Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Elementary Academy is 22.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edgewood Elementary Academy rank in MI?
Edgewood Elementary Academy ranks #2,796 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Edgewood Elementary Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Edgewood Elementary Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Edgewood Elementary Academy a charter school?
Yes, Edgewood Elementary Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Edgewood Elementary Academy a Title I school?
No, Edgewood Elementary Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edgewood Elementary Academy?
89.2% of students at Edgewood Elementary Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 157
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Muskegon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 63.1%
- Phone
- (231) 830-3280
- Area population (ZIP 49444)
- 26,228
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49444; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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