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North Muskegon Elementary School

Elementary School · North Muskegon Public Schools · Muskegon, MI

An elementary school in Muskegon, MI where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1600 MILLS AVE, Muskegon, MI 49445

  • Math 39% vs MI 37% (2022)
  • Reading 39% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.61 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-2.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.9 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.6:1
District spending per student$13,760
Chronic Absenteeism13.6%

Students at North Muskegon Elementary School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency39%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
37%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency39%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 22 points since 2019, to 39% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
96%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
100%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
56%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
61%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
59%
ELA
78%
2015
Math
60%
ELA
71%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
53%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
64%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
64%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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

38.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where North Muskegon Elementary 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 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat 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

$80,514

Median home value

$209,800

Median rent

$1,163/mo

College educated

28.6%

Homeownership

89.3%

Poverty rate

6.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49445; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–41.7 mi424Compare →
Pennsylvania Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.6K2.1 mi40Compare →
Marquette Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.1PK–52.3 mi320Compare →
Muskegon Maritime AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.3K–52.5 mi102Compare →

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.

North Muskegon Public Schools

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$13,760NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Muskegon Elementary School is listed in North Muskegon Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Muskegon Elementary School

North Muskegon Elementary School is a public elementary school in Muskegon, MI, part of North Muskegon Public Schools, serving approximately 391 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,202 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Muskegon Elementary School

What grades does North Muskegon Elementary School serve?

North Muskegon Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend North Muskegon Elementary School?

North Muskegon Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 391 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Muskegon Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at North Muskegon Elementary School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Muskegon Elementary School rank in MI?

North Muskegon Elementary School ranks #2,202 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is North Muskegon Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Muskegon Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 North Muskegon Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Muskegon Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is North Muskegon Elementary School a charter school?

No, North Muskegon Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is North Muskegon Elementary School a Title I school?

No, North Muskegon Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Muskegon Elementary School?

38.9% of students at North Muskegon Elementary 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
391
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Muskegon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.6%
Area population (ZIP 49445)
21,090
Area average commute
22.6 min
Area median age
44.1
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 49445; 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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