Enrollment
206
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Muskegon, MI
North Muskegon Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Muskegon Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262580001152
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Muskegon Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Muskegon · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 32.3%
- free-lunch eligible
North Muskegon Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Muskegon Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Muskegon, MI.
School address
District: North Muskegon Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262580001152 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Muskegon Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Muskegon Middle School
North Muskegon Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Muskegon, Michigan, enrolling 206 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 206 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 183 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 206 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Muskegon's middle schools, it stands alongside Muskegon Middle School (774 students): North Muskegon Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.8:1 vs 23.5:1).
North Muskegon Public Schools also operates North Muskegon Elementary School (406 students) and North Muskegon High School (305 students) alongside North 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 North Muskegon Middle School compares
North 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.3% | ▼ 41% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 206 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
206
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Michigan - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$12,452
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 206 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 74.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 8.3%
African American 3.4%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, North Muskegon Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Muskegon Public Schools, which includes North Muskegon Middle School.
$12,452
Per student
-8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.6%
State 66.7%
Federal 8.7%
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 North Muskegon Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Muskegon Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Muskegon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Muskegon Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Muskegon
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~206 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Muskegon Middle School
How many students attend North Muskegon Middle School?
North Muskegon Middle School has 206 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Muskegon, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Muskegon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Muskegon Middle School is 15.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Muskegon Middle School?
32.3% of students at North Muskegon Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Muskegon Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Muskegon Middle School is White at 74.3% of enrollment, in Muskegon, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Muskegon Middle School?
North Muskegon Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 North Muskegon Middle School rank among middle schools in Muskegon?
By Resource Investment Index, North Muskegon Middle School ranks #1 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.
Is North Muskegon Middle School a good school?
North Muskegon Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 North Muskegon Public Schools?
Besides North Muskegon Middle School, North Muskegon Public Schools also operates North Muskegon Elementary School (406 students) and North Muskegon High School (305 students). See the North Muskegon Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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