- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Muskegon, MI
Mona Shores Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mona Shores Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262412006086
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mona Shores Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Muskegon · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 47.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mona Shores Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mona Shores Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Muskegon, MI.
School address
District: Mona Shores Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262412006086 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Mona Shores Middle School held near 937 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.1 → 52.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+35 students YoY 262412006086 · Muskegon, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
930 enr · 17.9:1 · 47.7% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Mona Shores High School (1,268 students)
Mona Shores Middle School held near 937 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.1 → 52.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Mona Shores Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mona Shores Hi
Mona Shores High School
1,268 students
- This school
Mona Shores Middle School
930 students
- Campbell Eleme 454
Campbell Elementary School
454 students
- Ross Park Elem 450
Ross Park Elementary School
450 students
- Churchill Elem 414
Churchill Elementary School
414 students
- Lincoln Park E 411
Lincoln Park Elementary School
411 students
What this shows Mona Shores Middle School reports 930 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mona Shores Middle School compares
Mona Shores Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▼ 12% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 930 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
930
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Michigan - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,290
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 465 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
97
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 69.1%
African American 12.9%
Two or More 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, Mona Shores Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Mona Shores Public School District reports $14,290 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mona Shores Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mona Shores High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Campbell Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ross Park Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Churchill Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Park Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mona Shores Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Muskegon
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~930 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mona Shores Middle School
How many students attend Mona Shores Middle School?
Mona Shores Middle School has 930 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Muskegon, MI. CCD year-over-year: 902 (2022-23) → 937 (2023-24), nearly flat (+35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mona Shores Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mona Shores Middle School is 17.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mona Shores Middle School?
47.7% of students at Mona Shores Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mona Shores Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mona Shores Middle School is White at 69.1% of enrollment, in Muskegon, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mona Shores Middle School?
Mona Shores Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mona Shores Middle School rank among middle schools in Muskegon?
By Resource Investment Index, Mona Shores Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Muskegon, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Muskegon on the city page.
What other schools are in Mona Shores Public School District?
Besides Mona Shores Middle School, Mona Shores Public School District also operates Mona Shores High School (1,268 students), Campbell Elementary School (454 students), and Ross Park Elementary School (450 students). See the Mona Shores Public School District district page for the complete list.