- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
North Muskegon Middle School held near 229 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 11.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 262580001152 · Muskegon, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
206 enr · 15.8:1 · 32.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: North Muskegon Elementary School (406 students)
North Muskegon Middle School held near 229 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 11.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
North Muskegon Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Muskegon
North Muskegon Elementary School
406 students
- North Muskegon
North Muskegon High School
305 students
- This school
North Muskegon Middle School
206 students
What this shows North Muskegon Middle School reports 206 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Muskegon Middle School compares
North Muskegon 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,687
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for North Muskegon Public Schools reports $13,687 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~206 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 223 (2022-23) → 229 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.