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#1462 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 46% in state
Muskegon Community Education Center
High School · Muskegon Public Schools of the City of · Muskegon, MI
A Muskegon Public Schools of the City of high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
550 W GRAND AVE, Muskegon, MI 49441
- Math 5% proficient (2019)
- Reading 5% proficient (2019)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Muskegon Community Education Center score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 8-year record (2012–2019) and has held near 5% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 5% (multi-year average, 2012-2019) · reading/ELA 8% (multi-year average, 2012-2019)
Based on 16 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Muskegon Community Education Center 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 62Bikeable
- 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
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 1,020 | Compare → |
| Muskegon Covenant AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.1 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 176 | Compare → |
| Muskegon Catholic CentralPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 308 | Compare → |
| Muskegon County Juvenile Transition CenterCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 5–12 | 1.0 mi | 18 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Muskegon Public Schools of the City of
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $19,241NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 36.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Muskegon Community Education Center is listed in Muskegon Public Schools of the City of; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Muskegon Community Education Center
Muskegon Community Education Center is a public high school in Muskegon, MI, part of Muskegon Public Schools of the City of, serving approximately 103 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,462 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2019) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Muskegon Community Education Center
What grades does Muskegon Community Education Center serve?
Muskegon Community Education Center serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Muskegon Community Education Center?
Muskegon Community Education Center has an enrollment of approximately 103 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Muskegon Community Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Muskegon Community Education Center is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Muskegon Community Education Center rank in MI?
Muskegon Community Education Center ranks #1,462 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Muskegon Community Education Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Muskegon Community Education Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Muskegon Community Education Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Muskegon Community Education Center has 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2019) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2019).
Is Muskegon Community Education Center a charter school?
No, Muskegon Community Education Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Muskegon Community Education Center a Title I school?
No, Muskegon Community Education Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Muskegon Community Education Center?
87.4% of students at Muskegon Community Education Center 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 103
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Muskegon County
- Phone
- (231) 720-2800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 49441)
- 36,703
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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.
- 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 49441; 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, 2012-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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