North Muskegon Public Schools

MUSKEGON, Michigan — 3 schools

939
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$13,852
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

North Muskegon Public Schools operates 3 public schools serving 939 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 917 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Muskegon County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,852 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 24.6% local, 66.7% state, and 8.7% 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 $65,946 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 38/100, ranked #576 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (5 AP courses district-wide), a 255.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 22.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 77.5% White, 8.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.3% African American across the district's schools.

North Muskegon Elementary School accounts for 44.3% of all North Muskegon Public Schools student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means North Muskegon Public Schools-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. 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

North Muskegon Public Schools student-counselor ratio is 256:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within North Muskegon Public Schools is typically wider than the North Muskegon Public Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

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

North Muskegon Public Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 22.8% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within North Muskegon Public Schools is typically wider than the North Muskegon Public Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

8.7%
Federal
66.7%
State
24.6%
Local

Funding Equity

38
Equity Score
576 / 756
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

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

$866
Studio/mo
$942
1 BR/mo
$1,236
2 BR/mo
$1,490
3 BR/mo
$1,636
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$65,946
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 3 schools in North Muskegon Public Schools.

White 77.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
African American 4.3%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 9.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
5 AP courses total
255.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
22.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in North Muskegon Public Schools

School Enrollment
North Muskegon Elementary School
406
North Muskegon High School
305
North Muskegon Middle School
206

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in North Muskegon Public Schools?

North Muskegon Public Schools has 3 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 939 students.

How much does North Muskegon Public Schools spend per student?

North Muskegon Public Schools spends $13,852 per student. The district has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #576 in Michigan.

What is the average teacher salary in North Muskegon Public Schools?

The average teacher salary in North Muskegon Public Schools is $65,946 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near North Muskegon Public Schools?

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

What is the demographic composition of North Muskegon Public Schools?

North Muskegon Public Schools students are 77.5% White, 8.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.3% African American, 0.7% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for North Muskegon Public Schools?

North Muskegon Public Schools has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #576 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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