- Enrollment
- 1,003
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-64 students YoY
Muskegon Middle School shrank from 755 students in 2022-23 to 691 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE held 34.0 → 33.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-64 students YoY 262484008353 · Muskegon, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
774 enr · 23.5:1 · 83.8% lunch · RII 9
Nearest enrollment peer: Muskegon High School (1,003 students)
Muskegon Middle School shrank from 755 students in 2022-23 to 691 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE held 34.0 → 33.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Muskegon Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Muskegon High
Muskegon High School
1,003 students
- This school
Muskegon Middle School
774 students
- Bunker Element
Bunker Elementary
451 students
- Oakview Elemen
Oakview Elementary School
438 students
- Marquette Elem 367
Marquette Elementary School
367 students
- Moon Elementar 246
Moon Elementary School
246 students
What this shows Muskegon Middle School reports 774 students on the CCD universe file.
How Muskegon Middle School compares
Muskegon Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$19,051
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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
District finance for Muskegon Public Schools of the City of reports $19,051 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~774 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 755 (2022-23) → 691 (2023-24), down 64.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.