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#44 of 462 private schools in MI

Top 9% of private schools

Muskegon Catholic Central

School · Muskegon, MI

A private school in Muskegon, MI serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

1145 W LAKETON AVE, Muskegon, MI 49441

  • 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MI.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A-7.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+7.2 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Diversity Index38%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment308
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in MI

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Muskegon Catholic Central 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 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat 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

$65,235

Median home value

$194,000

Median rent

$1,080/mo

College educated

28.2%

Homeownership

76%

Poverty rate

9.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49441; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White77.6%
Hispanic11.4%
Black5.2%
Two or More2.9%
Asian2.6%
Native American0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Wesley SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–123.1 mi117Compare →
Lakeshore Learning CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–123.2 mi21Compare →
Cardinal ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.5K–94.8 mi644Compare →

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 Catholic Central is listed in Muskegon, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Muskegon Catholic Central

Muskegon Catholic Central is a private school in Muskegon, MI, serving approximately 308 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #44 of 462 private schools in MI.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Muskegon Catholic Central

What grades does Muskegon Catholic Central serve?

Muskegon Catholic Central serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Muskegon Catholic Central?

Muskegon Catholic Central has an enrollment of approximately 308 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Muskegon Catholic Central?

The student-teacher ratio at Muskegon Catholic Central is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Muskegon Catholic Central rank in MI?

Muskegon Catholic Central ranks #44 of 462 private schools in MI.

What is Muskegon Catholic Central's MySchoolScout rating?

Muskegon Catholic Central has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Muskegon Catholic Central a private school?

Yes, Muskegon Catholic Central is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Muskegon Catholic Central a religious school?

Muskegon Catholic Central has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
308
Gender Split
54% M / 46% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small City
County
Muskegon County
Area population (ZIP 49441)
36,703
Area average commute
21.1 min
Area median age
40.2
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
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 49441; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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