Muskegon Public Schools of the City of

The Muskegon Public Schools of the City of district operates 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, serving students in the Muskegon area. The district as a whole is ranked 585 out of 610 in Michigan and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating significant challenges in providing quality education to its students.

Within the district, a few schools stand out. Bunker Elementary has the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math across multiple grade levels, outperforming both the district and state averages. Oakview Elementary School also stands out with the highest 5th grade ELA proficiency rate in the district. Meanwhile, Muskegon Community Education Center, an alternative high school, has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate and a lower dropout rate compared to Muskegon High School.

However, the district as a whole faces significant challenges, including high rates of chronic absenteeism, low proficiency rates in core subjects, and wide achievement gaps compared to state averages. The district also shows disparities in resource allocation, with spending per student ranging from $14,681 at Muskegon Middle School to $31,417 at Bunker Elementary. Addressing these issues and learning from the bright spots within the Muskegon Public Schools of the City of district will be crucial to providing a high-quality education for all students.