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#2511 of 3,192 schools in MI
Muskegon Middle School
Middle School · Muskegon Public Schools of the City of · Muskegon, MI
A Muskegon Public Schools of the City of middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1150 AMITY AVE, Muskegon, MI 49442
- Math 4% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 17% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Muskegon Middle School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 11% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Muskegon 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat 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
$50,069
Median home value
$116,100
Median rent
$889/mo
College educated
11.1%
Homeownership
69.6%
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49442; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Wesley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| Cardinal ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–9 | 1.7 mi | 644 | Compare → |
| Orchard View Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 5–10 | 1.8 mi | 454 | 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 Public Schools of the City of
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 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 Middle School is listed in Muskegon Public Schools of the City of; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Muskegon Middle School
Muskegon Middle School is a public middle school in Muskegon, MI, part of Muskegon Public Schools of the City of, serving approximately 691 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,511 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Muskegon Middle School
What grades does Muskegon Middle School serve?
Muskegon Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Muskegon Middle School?
Muskegon Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 691 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Muskegon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Muskegon Middle School is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Muskegon Middle School rank in MI?
Muskegon Middle School ranks #2,511 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Muskegon Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Muskegon Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Muskegon Middle School has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Muskegon Middle School a charter school?
No, Muskegon Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Muskegon Middle School a Title I school?
No, Muskegon Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Muskegon Middle School?
90.4% of students at Muskegon 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 691
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Muskegon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 91.8%
- Phone
- (231) 720-3000
- Area population (ZIP 49442)
- 44,412
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
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 · 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 49442; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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