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:
1383rd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $31,417 Help


Students who attend Bunker Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Muskegon Middle School
High:    Muskegon High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  398

Racial breakdown:

African American:
37.4%
White:
28.4%
Hispanic:
17.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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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...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.11. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Student population at Bunker Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (37.4%), White (28.4%), Hispanic (17.8%). (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bunker Elementary is 14, which is the 2nd best among 3 elementary schools in the Muskegon Public Schools of the City of District. (See more...)
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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 1383rd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Bunker Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Muskegon Public Schools of the City of:

SchoolDigger ranks Muskegon Public Schools of the City of 585th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2015 22.18 1260th 1580 20.3%
2016 18.91 1262nd 1548 18.5%
2017 18.76 1179th 1466 19.6%
2018 17.07 1255th 1448 13.3%
2019 9.62 1290th 1408 8.4%
2022 7.36 1263rd 1344 6.0%
2023 9.54 1329th 1470 9.6%
2024 8.11 1383rd 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 38th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.70 1126th 1397 19.4%
2019 16.20 1011th 1134 10.8%
2022 10.39 1029th 1099 6.4%
2023 12.54 1222nd 1350 9.5%
2024 10.98 1281st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.99 1236th 1443 14.3%
2019 8.48 1120th 1171 4.4%
2022 3.98 1100th 1106 0.5%
2023 8.69 1235th 1321 6.5%
2024 8.64 1261st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.42 1220th 1446 15.6%
2019 9.49 1127th 1196 5.8%
2022 12.31 1042nd 1139 8.5%
2023 7.60 1266th 1334 5.1%
2024 5.64 1316th 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 337th 475 29.1%
2024 30.83 234th 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 193rd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.51 1193rd 1253 4.8%
2019 12.03 1052nd 1128 6.7%
2023 21.51 985th 1198 17.8%
2024 8.22 1153rd 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.

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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 Not Specified Total
2013 277 177 4 83 7 0 32 0 580
2014 233 169 2 64 1 0 34 0 503
2015 225 160 2 76 2 0 49 0 514
2016 236 165 0 69 1 0 44 0 515
2017 198 177 0 72 1 0 44 0 492
2018 190 175 0 68 0 1 35 0 469
2019 159 144 0 71 0 1 40 0 415
2020 126 108 2 55 0 1 34 0 326
2021 119 192 2 82 2 1 53 0 451
2022 123 169 0 75 3 1 66 0 437
2023 113 149 0 71 1 0 64 0 398

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bunker Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 1290th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1329th 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)1913.6
 5.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Muskegon Public Schools of the City of)17.211.8
 5.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Bunker Elementary)12.310.2
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Muskegon Public Schools of the City of)19.49.5
 9.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bunker Elementary)18.96.5
 12.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Muskegon Public Schools of the City of)16.314.2
 2.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Bunker Elementary)20.85.5
 15.3%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.836.7
 5.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bunker Elementary)23.121.1
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Muskegon Public Schools of the City of)21.215.7
 5.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students415398
 4.1%
African American144149
 3.5%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic7171
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White159113
 28.9%
Two or More Races4064
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.1%84.9%
 0.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bunker Elementary

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

Students who attend Bunker Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Muskegon Middle School
High : Muskegon High School

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

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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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