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#1380 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 43% in state

Munising High and Middle School

High School · Munising Public Schools · Munising, MI

A high school in Munising, MI where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

810 STATE HIGHWAY M28 WEST, Munising, MI 49862

  • Math 25% vs MI 32% (2022)
  • Reading 35% vs MI 45% (2022)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-4.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.5 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
College Readiness9.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.3:1
District spending per student$16,596
Chronic Absenteeism21.2%

Students at Munising High and Middle School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
32%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
45%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 30% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
22%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

51%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Munising High and Middle School 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 48Car-Dependent
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low79/100K

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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

$59,575

Median home value

$150,900

Median rent

$718/mo

College educated

19.8%

Homeownership

78.9%

Poverty rate

7.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49862; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics11sports offered
5 boys'·6 girls'·17 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Munising Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition5.5K–123.3 mi35Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Munising Public Schools

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$16,596NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Munising High and Middle School is listed in Munising Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Munising High and Middle School

Munising High and Middle School is a public high school in Munising, MI, part of Munising Public Schools, serving approximately 312 students in grades 6th-12th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,380 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Munising High and Middle School

What grades does Munising High and Middle School serve?

Munising High and Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Munising High and Middle School?

Munising High and Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 312 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Munising High and Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Munising High and Middle School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Munising High and Middle School rank in MI?

Munising High and Middle School ranks #1,380 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Munising High and Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Munising High and Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Munising High and Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Munising High and Middle School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Munising High and Middle School a charter school?

No, Munising High and Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Munising High and Middle School a Title I school?

No, Munising High and Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Munising High and Middle School?

51.0% of students at Munising High and Middle School 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
312
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Alger County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.2%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 49862)
4,532
Area median age
47.1
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.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 49862; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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