Munising Public Schools

Munising, Michigan — 2 schools

570
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$15,002
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Munising Public Schools operates 2 public schools serving 570 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 549 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Alger County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,002 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 33.8% local, 53.8% state, and 12.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $69,053 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 51/100, ranked #348 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 401:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 43.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 80.1% White, 1.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American across the district's schools.

Munising High and Middle School accounts for 53.9% of all Munising Public Schools student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Munising Public Schools-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Munising Public Schools student-counselor ratio is 401:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Munising Public Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 43.3% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

12.4%
Federal
53.8%
State
33.8%
Local

Funding Equity

51
Equity Score
348 / 756
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Alger County county, where this district is located.

$759
Studio/mo
$817
1 BR/mo
$1,072
2 BR/mo
$1,285
3 BR/mo
$1,419
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$69,053
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Munising Public Schools.

White 80.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
African American 0.6%
Multiracial 3.5%
Other 14.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

401:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
43.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Munising Public Schools

School Enrollment
Munising High and Middle School
296
William G Mather Elementary School
253

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Munising Public Schools?

Munising Public Schools has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 570 students.

How much does Munising Public Schools spend per student?

Munising Public Schools spends $15,002 per student. The district has an equity score of 51/100, ranking #348 in Michigan.

What is the average teacher salary in Munising Public Schools?

The average teacher salary in Munising Public Schools is $69,053 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Munising Public Schools?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Alger County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Munising Public Schools?

Munising Public Schools students are 80.1% White, 1.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Munising Public Schools?

Munising Public Schools has an equity score of 51/100, ranking #348 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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