Bunker Elementary

Summary:

Bunker Elementary is a public elementary school in Muskegon, Michigan, serving 398 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Muskegon Public Schools of the City of district, which is ranked 585 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bunker Elementary faces significant challenges, with a diverse student population that is predominantly African American and Hispanic, and consistently low academic performance, ranking in the bottom 10% of Michigan elementary schools. The school's proficiency rates on state assessments are well below state and district averages, and it has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 10.3% to 55.2% over the past few years. Additionally, Bunker Elementary has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 84.92% to 92.02% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

In contrast, nearby schools such as North Muskegon Elementary and Ross Park Elementary demonstrate significantly higher academic performance, lower chronic absenteeism, and more favorable student demographics. Understanding the factors that contribute to the success of these schools could provide valuable insights for improving Bunker Elementary's outcomes, which will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach focused on improving instructional practices, increasing student and family support, and ensuring equitable access to educational resources.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2312 Denmark St
Muskegon, MI 49441

(231) 720-2300

District: Muskegon Public Schools of the City of

SchoolDigger Rank:
1383^rd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $31,417

Students who attend Bunker Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Muskegon Middle School
High:	Muskegon High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 398

Racial breakdown:

African American:

37.4%

White:

28.4%

Hispanic:

17.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bunker Elementary ranks worse than 93.1% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Muskegon Public Schools of the City of District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.11. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at Bunker Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (37.4%), White (28.4%), Hispanic (17.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 84.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Muskegon Public Schools of the City of District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bunker Elementary is 14, which is the 2^nd best among 3 elementary schools in the Muskegon Public Schools of the City of District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bunker Elementary is $31,417, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Muskegon Public Schools of the City of District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bunker Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bunker Elementary 1383^rd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Bunker Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Muskegon Public Schools of the City of:

SchoolDigger ranks Muskegon Public Schools of the City of 585^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bunker Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bunker Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2015	22.18	1260^th	1580	20.3%
2016	18.91	1262^nd	1548	18.5%
2017	18.76	1179^th	1466	19.6%
2018	17.07	1255^th	1448	13.3%
2019	9.62	1290^th	1408	8.4%
2022	7.36	1263^rd	1344	6.0%
2023	9.54	1329^th	1470	9.6%
2024	8.11	1383^rd	1486	6.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bunker Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	44.24	38^th	81	53.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bunker Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	25.70	1126^th	1397	19.4%
2019	16.20	1011^th	1134	10.8%
2022	10.39	1029^th	1099	6.4%
2023	12.54	1222^nd	1350	9.5%
2024	10.98	1281^st	1381	7.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Bunker Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	16.99	1236^th	1443	14.3%
2019	8.48	1120^th	1171	4.4%
2022	3.98	1100^th	1106	0.5%
2023	8.69	1235^th	1321	6.5%
2024	8.64	1261^st	1342	6.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Bunker Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	17.42	1220^th	1446	15.6%
2019	9.49	1127^th	1196	5.8%
2022	12.31	1042^nd	1139	8.5%
2023	7.60	1266^th	1334	5.1%
2024	5.64	1316^th	1347	2.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Bunker Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	30.26	337^th	475	29.1%
2024	30.83	234^th	348	32.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bunker Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	10.34	193^rd	201	4.0%

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Rank History for White students at Bunker Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	10.51	1193^rd	1253	4.8%
2019	12.03	1052^nd	1128	6.7%
2023	21.51	985^th	1198	17.8%
2024	8.22	1153^rd	1204	4.2%

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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.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bunker Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	277	177	4	83	7	0	32	580
2014	233	169	2	64	1	0	34	503
2015	225	160	2	76	2	0	49	514
2016	236	165	0	69	1	0	44	515
2017	198	177	0	72	1	0	44	492
2018	190	175	0	68	0	1	35	469
2019	159	144	0	71	0	1	40	415
2020	126	108	2	55	0	1	34	326
2021	119	192	2	82	2	1	53	451
2022	123	169	0	75	3	1	66	437
2023	113	149	0	71	1	0	64	398

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 Bunker Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	580	35.2	16.4	72.4
2014	503	28.5	17.6	91.5
2015	514	28.0	18.3	85.8
2016	515	27.0	19.0	88.3
2017	492	31.2	15.7	86
2018	469	28.3	16.5	89.8
2019	415	28.2	14.6	85.1
2020	326	22.7	14.3	93.6
2021	451	38.3	11.7	92
2022	437	33.9	12.8	89.5
2023	398	28.3	14.0	84.9

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 Bunker Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	580	35.2	16.4	72.4
2014	503	28.5	17.6	91.5
2015	514	28.0	18.3	85.8
2016	515	27.0	19.0	88.3
2017	492	31.2	15.7	86
2018	469	28.3	16.5	89.8
2019	415	28.2	14.6	85.1
2020	326	22.7	14.3	93.6
2021	451	38.3	11.7	92
2022	437	33.9	12.8	89.5
2023	398	28.3	14.0	84.9

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bunker Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,806 (19.8%)	$11,362 (80.2%)	$14,168
2020	$3,547 (23.3%)	$11,677 (76.7%)	$15,224
2021	$4,751 (28.9%)	$11,711 (71.1%)	$16,463
2022	$10,406 (42.4%)	$14,144 (57.6%)	$24,550
2023	$16,206 (51.6%)	$15,211 (48.4%)	$31,416

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bunker Elementary

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 1290^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 1329^th of 1470 Elementary schools	1.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bunker Elementary)	19	13.6	5.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Muskegon Public Schools of the City of)	17.2	11.8	5.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Bunker Elementary)	12.3	10.2	2.1%
3rd Grade Math (Muskegon Public Schools of the City of)	19.4	9.5	9.9%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bunker Elementary)	18.9	6.5	12.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Muskegon Public Schools of the City of)	16.3	14.2	2.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Bunker Elementary)	20.8	5.5	15.3%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	36.7	5.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bunker Elementary)	23.1	21.1	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Muskegon Public Schools of the City of)	21.2	15.7	5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	415	398	4.1%
African American	144	149	3.5%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	71	71
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	159	113	28.9%
Two or More Races	40	64	60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	85.1%	84.9%	0.1%

Schools Near Bunker Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				M-Step English Language Arts (2024)				M-Step Math (2024)				M-Step Science (2024)	M-Step Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bunker Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2312 Denmark St	Muskegon	49441	Muskegon County	Muskegon Public Schools of the City of	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 720-2300	398	28	14.0	84.9%	113 (28.4%)	149 (37.4%)	71 (17.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (16.1%)	8.1	1383^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	6.9%		9.5	1329^th of 1470 public elementary schools	9.6%	54	17.0	15.3	18.2		13.7	13.9	4.6		8.0		$31,417	$16,206	$15,211
Lincoln Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2951 Leon St	Muskegon	49441	Muskegon County	Mona Shores Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 755-1257	418	24	17.1	50.7%	318 (76.1%)	27 (6.5%)	41 (9.8%)	6 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (5.7%)	64.3	493^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	66.8%		53.7	633^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	56.9%	140	49.2	56.9	58.4		41.5	37.5	42.9		61.0	18.2	$12,915	$884	$12,031
Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	2950 McCracken St	Norton Shores	49441	Muskegon County	Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change	Yes	No	No	Yes	(231) 766-7500	166	8	22.1	75.3%	93 (56.0%)	28 (16.9%)	24 (14.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	20 (12.0%)	27.8	1060^th of 1486 public elementary schools	28.7%		30.8	984^th of 1470 public elementary schools	33.1%	76	20.0	37.5	38.5	33.3		18.8		14.3	23.1		$10,091	$1,637	$8,454
Campbell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1355 Greenwich Rd	Muskegon	49441	Muskegon County	Mona Shores Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 755-2550	416	23	18.1	64.2%	235 (56.5%)	98 (23.6%)	39 (9.4%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (9.1%)	29.3	1031^st of 1486 public elementary schools	30.6%		41.2	831^st of 1470 public elementary schools	43.5%	200	28.0	26.9	40.5		16.0	24.4	22.8		31.2	21.8	$13,327	$996	$12,331
Dr Martin Luther King Academy	Public, Charter	3-6	55 E Sherman Blvd	Muskegon	49444	Muskegon County	Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System	Yes	No	No	Yes	(231) 830-3600	210	8	26.2	96.2%	9 (4.3%)	199 (94.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)								(n/a)	8.6				8.6						$14,127	$3,856	$10,271
Pennsylvania Elementary School	Public	K	2500 Pennsylvania Ave	Muskegon	49445	Muskegon County	Reeths-Puffer Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 638-0253	40	2	20.0	10.0%	39 (97.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$11,834	$1,164	$10,670
Moon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1826 Hoyt St	Muskegon	49442	Muskegon County	Muskegon Public Schools of the City of	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 720-2700	246	14	17.0	94.7%	40 (16.3%)	143 (58.1%)	34 (13.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (11.8%)								(n/a)											$17,613	$4,847	$12,766
Edgewood Elementary Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-2	3028 Howden St	Muskegon	49444	Muskegon County	Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System	Yes	No	No	Yes	(231) 830-3280	138	6	23.0	91.3%	2 (1.4%)	134 (97.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$15,855	$5,886	$9,969
North Muskegon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 Mills Ave	Muskegon	49445	Muskegon County	North Muskegon Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 719-4201	376	24	15.3	36.7%	300 (79.8%)	14 (3.7%)	28 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (9.0%)	56.2	612^th of 1486 public elementary schools	58.8%		50.1	688^th of 1470 public elementary schools	53.2%	76	36.9	47.1	52.5		49.2	51.5	37.7		37.7	18.0	$13,744	$1,029	$12,715
Ross Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	121 Randall Rd	Muskegon	49441	Muskegon County	Mona Shores Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 798-1773	435	33	13.1	49.0%	343 (78.9%)	35 (8.0%)	37 (8.5%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.4%)	37.3	898^th of 1486 public elementary schools	39.6%		49.3	697^th of 1470 public elementary schools	52.6%	201	39.0	37.0	39.1		39.0	34.6	17.4		43.5	7.2	$15,515	$1,334	$14,181

Frequently Asked Questions about Bunker Elementary

Is Bunker Elementary a good school?

Bunker Elementary ranks in the bottom 6.9% of Michigan elementary schools.

How many students attend Bunker Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 398 students attended Bunker Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Bunker Elementary attend?

Students who attend Bunker Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Muskegon Middle School
High : Muskegon High School

What is the racial makeup of Bunker Elementary?

Students at Bunker Elementary are 37% African American, 28% White, 18% Hispanic, 16% Two or more races.

What district is Bunker Elementary in?

Muskegon Public Schools of the City of

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