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#1465 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 46% in state

North Muskegon Middle School

Middle School · North Muskegon Public Schools · Muskegon, MI

A middle school in Muskegon, MI serving grades 6th – 8th.

1507 MILLS AVE, Muskegon, MI 49445

  • Math 42% vs MI 32% (2022)
  • Reading 57% vs MI 45% (2022)
  • 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+13.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+19.6 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
Resources & Environment5.2Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.8:1
District spending per student$13,760
Chronic Absenteeism14.8%

Students at North Muskegon Middle School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
32%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
45%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
46%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
59%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
68%
ELA
86%
2014
Math
53%
ELA
71%
2015
Math
53%
ELA
71%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
66%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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

34.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where North 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 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat 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
Reethspuffer Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.16–81.8 mi547Compare →
Lakeshore Learning CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–122.7 mi21Compare →
Wesley SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–122.7 mi117Compare →
Muskegon Catholic CentralPrivate · tuition7.9privatePK–122.8 mi308Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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.

North Muskegon Public Schools

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 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 Middle School is listed in North Muskegon Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Muskegon Middle School

North Muskegon Middle School is a public middle school in Muskegon, MI, part of North Muskegon Public Schools, serving approximately 229 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,465 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Muskegon Middle School

What grades does North Muskegon Middle School serve?

North Muskegon Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend North Muskegon Middle School?

North Muskegon Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 229 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at North Muskegon Middle School is 20.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Muskegon Middle School rank in MI?

North Muskegon Middle School ranks #1,465 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is North Muskegon Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Muskegon Middle School 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 North Muskegon Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Muskegon Middle School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is North Muskegon Middle School a charter school?

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

Is North Muskegon Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

34.9% of students at North 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
229
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Muskegon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.8%
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

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