Enrollment
774
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Muskegon, MI
Muskegon Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Muskegon Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 9/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262484008353
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Muskegon Middle School earns 9/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Muskegon · Resource Index
- 9
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 83.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Muskegon Middle School has class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Muskegon Middle School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Muskegon, MI.
School address
District: Muskegon Public Schools of the City of · Michigan
NCES ID 262484008353 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Muskegon Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Muskegon Middle School
Muskegon Middle School is a high-poverty, large middle school in Muskegon, Michigan, enrolling 774 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.5:1 is larger than about 92% of Michigan schools and 34% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 83.8% of students qualify for free meals, 54% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 91% of state schools at 774 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 212 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #206, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 774 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 27.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 237 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 774 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Muskegon Public Schools of the City of also operates Muskegon High School (1,003 students) and Bunker Elementary (451 students) alongside Muskegon Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Muskegon Middle School compares
Muskegon Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.5:1 | ▲ 34% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.8% | ▲ 54% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 774 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
774
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 92% in Michigan - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
62.4%
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
$15,994
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 774 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 236 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 52.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
White 17.7%
Two or More 10.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Muskegon Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Muskegon Public Schools of the City of, which includes Muskegon Middle School.
$15,994
Per student
+18%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.4%
State 49.8%
Federal 27.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Muskegon Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bunker Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marquette Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moon Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Muskegon Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,003
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~774 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Muskegon Middle School
How many students attend Muskegon Middle School?
Muskegon Middle School has 774 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Muskegon, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Muskegon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Muskegon Middle School is 23.5:1, which is 34% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Muskegon Middle School?
83.8% of students at Muskegon Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Muskegon Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Muskegon Middle School is African American at 52.6% of enrollment, in Muskegon, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Muskegon Middle School?
Muskegon Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 9/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Muskegon Middle School rank among public schools in Muskegon?
By Resource Investment Index, Muskegon Middle School ranks #9 of 9 public 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 public schools in Muskegon on the city page.
Is Muskegon Middle School a good school?
Muskegon Middle School earns 9/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Muskegon Public Schools of the City of?
Besides Muskegon Middle School, Muskegon Public Schools of the City of also operates Muskegon High School (1,003 students), Bunker Elementary (451 students), and Oakview Elementary School (438 students). See the Muskegon Public Schools of the City of district page for the complete list.
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