Ross Park Elementary School

Summary:

Ross Park Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 435 students in grades PK-5 in the Mona Shores Public School District in Muskegon, Michigan. The school's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is generally below the district and state averages across grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranged from 37% to 39.1% for grades 3-5, compared to the district's 46.7% to 49.3% and the state's 39.6% to 44%. In Math, the school's proficiency rates were 34.6% to 39% for grades 3-5, compared to the district's 37.7% to 42.4% and the state's 39.1% to 43.4%.

Additionally, Ross Park Elementary School has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.7% in 2018-2019 to 22.7% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than the state average. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 48.97% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, higher than the state average.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Mona Shores Public School District, such as Lincoln Park Elementary and Churchill Elementary, Ross Park Elementary School generally performs below its peers, with lower academic proficiency rates and higher chronic absenteeism. The school's statewide ranking has also trended downward in recent years, suggesting it may be struggling to keep pace with other schools in Michigan.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 121 Randall Rd
       Muskegon, MI  49441-4944


(231) 798-1773

District: Mona Shores Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
898th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,515 Help


Students who attend Ross Park Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Mona Shores Middle School
High:    Mona Shores High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  435

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.9%
Hispanic:
8.5%
African American:
8.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ross Park Elementary School ranks worse than 60.4% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Mona Shores Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.31. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Ross Park Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Mona Shores Public School District. Racial makeup is: White (78.9%), Hispanic (8.5%), African American (8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ross Park Elementary School is 13.1, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Mona Shores Public School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ross Park Elementary School is $15,515, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Mona Shores Public School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ross Park Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ross Park Elementary School 898th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Ross Park Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Mona Shores Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mona Shores Public School District 262nd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ross Park Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Ross Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 55.22 858th 1545 44.5%
2007 67.12 540th 1565 65.5%
2008 75.17 335th 1577 78.8%
2009 77.76 275th 1589 82.7%
2010 80.20 138th 1552 91.1%
2011 73.44 394th 1552 74.6%
2012 68.24 475th 1566 69.7%
2013 72.84 388th 1563 75.2%
2014 59.71 647th 1533 57.8%
2015 54.19 731st 1580 53.7%
2016 52.09 754th 1548 51.3%
2017 35.65 940th 1466 35.9%
2018 50.06 792nd 1448 45.3%
2019 29.09 992nd 1408 29.5%
2021 34.66 755th 1153 34.5%
2022 33.07 874th 1344 35.0%
2023 49.33 697th 1470 52.6%
2024 37.31 898th 1486 39.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ross Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.98 635th 1397 54.5%
2019 34.92 782nd 1134 31.0%
2021 69.32 163rd 749 78.2%
2022 46.43 552nd 1099 49.8%
2023 51.43 600th 1350 55.6%
2024 34.56 921st 1381 33.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Ross Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.41 748th 1443 48.2%
2019 26.68 884th 1171 24.5%
2021 42.06 514th 902 43.0%
2022 36.50 697th 1106 37.0%
2023 53.19 559th 1321 57.7%
2024 39.90 765th 1342 43.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Ross Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.76 794th 1446 45.1%
2019 22.14 971st 1196 18.8%
2021 24.56 730th 915 20.2%
2022 25.05 864th 1139 24.1%
2023 37.52 820th 1334 38.5%
2024 29.90 932nd 1347 30.8%
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Rank History for White students at Ross Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.04 806th 1253 35.7%
2019 23.70 920th 1128 18.4%
2021 29.23 746th 1005 25.8%
2022 25.22 855th 1102 22.4%
2023 39.73 738th 1198 38.4%
2024 27.78 894th 1204 25.7%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Ross Park Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ross Park Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 423 1 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1989 381 1 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 390
1990 375 1 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 382
1991 375 1 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 381
1992 380 2 4 9 2 n/a n/a 0 397
1993 343 2 1 8 2 n/a n/a 0 356
1994 394 7 4 9 2 n/a n/a 0 416
1995 401 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1996 401 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1997 398 3 1 8 3 n/a n/a 0 413
1998 404 5 2 8 1 n/a n/a 0 420
1999 386 5 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 396
2000 397 7 6 8 5 n/a n/a 6 429
2001 394 20 7 9 7 n/a n/a 0 437
2002 409 19 6 25 7 n/a n/a 0 466
2003 409 19 6 25 7 n/a n/a 0 466
2004 424 18 5 30 7 n/a n/a 0 484
2005 407 21 2 40 8 n/a n/a 0 478
2006 389 21 1 19 7 n/a n/a 24 461
2007 344 27 1 13 4 n/a n/a 18 407
2008 335 21 3 11 4 n/a n/a 24 398
2009 330 14 4 11 5 n/a n/a 21 385
2010 347 13 5 11 3 n/a n/a 25 404
2011 349 19 7 2 0 0 22 0 399
2012 365 19 6 0 1 0 25 0 416
2013 345 22 3 0 3 0 17 0 390
2014 369 40 4 5 2 0 17 0 437
2015 372 35 2 6 3 0 21 0 439
2016 390 40 2 10 2 2 19 0 465
2017 371 41 3 13 3 3 18 0 452
2018 392 38 3 22 1 1 19 0 476
2019 378 40 3 27 0 0 17 0 465
2020 374 39 2 33 0 2 17 0 467
2021 349 36 2 27 0 1 13 0 428
2022 356 35 4 30 0 1 14 0 440
2023 343 35 3 37 1 1 15 0 435

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ross Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 428 n/a n/a n/a
1989 390 n/a n/a 15.4
1990 382 25.0 15.2 13.9
1991 381 n/a n/a n/a
1992 397 n/a n/a 26.7
1993 356 n/a 0.0 0
1994 416 15.8 26.3 0
1995 406 17.9 22.7 11.1
1996 406 17.9 22.7 11.1
1997 413 19.0 21.7 10.2
1998 420 18.0 23.3 9.8
1999 396 19.0 20.8 10.6
2000 429 18.6 22.7 18
2001 437 21.6 20.2 20.1
2002 466 21.0 22.2 27.5
2003 466 21.0 22.2 27.5
2004 484 25.5 19.0 29.8
2005 478 27.0 17.7 34.1
2006 461 25.5 18.1 40.3
2007 407 23.5 17.3 38.8
2008 398 21.5 18.5 38.2
2009 385 21.0 18.3 44.8
2010 404 24.0 16.8 47.5
2011 399 22.5 17.7 45.6
2012 416 24.9 16.7 46.9
2013 390 27.3 14.2 46.7
2014 437 26.9 16.2 44.9
2015 439 29.0 15.1 41.9
2016 465 29.0 16.0 47.7
2017 452 28.2 16.0 42.9
2018 476 29.2 16.2 50.8
2019 465 30.4 15.2 55.3
2020 467 33.1 14.0 47.1
2021 428 26.7 16.0 43.7
2022 440 31.1 14.1 46.1
2023 435 32.9 13.1 49

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ross Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 428 n/a n/a n/a
1989 390 n/a n/a 15.4
1990 382 25.0 15.2 13.9
1991 381 n/a n/a n/a
1992 397 n/a n/a 26.7
1993 356 n/a 0.0 0
1994 416 15.8 26.3 0
1995 406 17.9 22.7 11.1
1996 406 17.9 22.7 11.1
1997 413 19.0 21.7 10.2
1998 420 18.0 23.3 9.8
1999 396 19.0 20.8 10.6
2000 429 18.6 22.7 18
2001 437 21.6 20.2 20.1
2002 466 21.0 22.2 27.5
2003 466 21.0 22.2 27.5
2004 484 25.5 19.0 29.8
2005 478 27.0 17.7 34.1
2006 461 25.5 18.1 40.3
2007 407 23.5 17.3 38.8
2008 398 21.5 18.5 38.2
2009 385 21.0 18.3 44.8
2010 404 24.0 16.8 47.5
2011 399 22.5 17.7 45.6
2012 416 24.9 16.7 46.9
2013 390 27.3 14.2 46.7
2014 437 26.9 16.2 44.9
2015 439 29.0 15.1 41.9
2016 465 29.0 16.0 47.7
2017 452 28.2 16.0 42.9
2018 476 29.2 16.2 50.8
2019 465 30.4 15.2 55.3
2020 467 33.1 14.0 47.1
2021 428 26.7 16.0 43.7
2022 440 31.1 14.1 46.1
2023 435 32.9 13.1 49

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ross Park Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $863 (7.9%) $10,112 (92.1%) $10,975
2020 $656 (5.5%) $11,226 (94.5%) $11,882
2021 $1,526 (12.2%) $10,952 (87.8%) $12,478
2022 $2,151 (15.3%) $11,916 (84.7%) $14,067
2023 $1,334 (8.6%) $14,181 (91.4%) $15,515

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ross Park Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 992nd of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 697th of 1470 Elementary schools
 23%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ross Park Elementary School)4048.8
 8.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mona Shores Public School District)44.247.1
 2.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Ross Park Elementary School)32.152.4
 20.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Mona Shores Public School District)44.145.4
 1.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ross Park Elementary School)42.639.3
 3.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mona Shores Public School District)53.749.6
 4.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Ross Park Elementary School)36.824.6
 12.2%
   4th Grade Math (Mona Shores Public School District)40.838
 2.8%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ross Park Elementary School)38.748.6
 9.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mona Shores Public School District)47.656.6
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Ross Park Elementary School)17.320
 2.7%
   5th Grade Math (Mona Shores Public School District)26.432.5
 6.1%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Ross Park Elementary School)13.318.6
 5.3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Mona Shores Public School District)15.420.1
 4.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students465435
 6.5%
African American4035
 12.5%
American Indian01
Asian33
Hispanic2737
 37%
Pacific Islander01
White378343
 9.3%
Two or More Races1715
 11.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.3%49%
 6.3%


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Students at Ross Park Elementary School are 79% White, 9% Hispanic, 8% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Ross Park Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mona Shores Middle School
High : Mona Shores High School

Ross Park Elementary School ranks 898th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 435 students attended Ross Park Elementary School.


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