How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Muskegon Area ISD | Standish-Sterling Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Muskegon, Michigan | Standish, Michigan |
| Total Enrollment | 1,534 | 1,505 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 4.9:1 | 18.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Muskegon Area ISD | Standish-Sterling Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | N/A | $13,371 |
| Federal Revenue | 25.6% | 15.8% |
| State Revenue | 31.1% | 59.1% |
| Local Revenue | 43.3% | 25.1% |
Muskegon Area ISD
Federal State Local
Standish-Sterling Community Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Muskegon Area ISD | Standish-Sterling Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66.1% | 93.7% |
| African American | 19.4% | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 39.9% | 44.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Muskegon Area ISD | Standish-Sterling Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 6 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | N/A | 471:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 32.1% | 28.5% |
School Types
Muskegon Area ISD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Standish-Sterling Community Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.