Is North Muskegon Middle School a good school?

North Muskegon Middle School ranks 174 th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend North Muskegon Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 223 students attended North Muskegon Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of North Muskegon Middle School?

Students at North Muskegon Middle School are 78% White, 11% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 2% African American.

What high school do graduates of North Muskegon Middle School attend?

Students who attend North Muskegon Middle School usually go on to attend North Muskegon High School

North Muskegon Middle School

Summary:

North Muskegon Middle School is a public middle school serving 223 students in grades 6-8 in Muskegon, Michigan, which is part of the North Muskegon Public Schools district, ranked 139 out of 610 districts in the state with a 4-star rating.

North Muskegon Middle School stands out for its strong academic performance, with students consistently scoring above the state average on assessments like the M-Step and PSAT. In 2023-2024, 52.1% of 7th-grade students were proficient or better in M-Step Math, compared to the state average of 32.1%, and 85.9% of 8th-grade students scored proficient or better in English Language Arts on the PSAT, compared to the state average of 64.5%. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9% in 2022-2023, lower than nearby schools like Orchard View Middle School (40.9%) and Muskegon Middle School (69.7%). Additionally, North Muskegon Middle School has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (36.77%) compared to many surrounding schools, such as Muskegon Middle School (86.75%) and Orchard View Middle School (81.21%).

However, North Muskegon Middle School's student population is less racially diverse, with 78.48% of students identifying as White, compared to nearby schools like Orchard View Middle School (53.02% White) and Mona Shores Middle School (67.29% White). This highlights the socioeconomic and educational disparities that exist within the broader Muskegon area, which the North Muskegon Public Schools district and the community will need to continue addressing.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1507 Mills Ave
Muskegon, MI 49445-3011

(231) 719-4110

District: North Muskegon Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
174^th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,408

Students who attend North Muskegon Middle School usually attend:

High:

North Muskegon High School

Feeder schools for North Muskegon Middle School:

Elementary:

North Muskegon Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.1

Number of students: 223

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.5%

Two or more races:

11.2%

Hispanic:

7.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Muskegon Middle School ranks better than 80.6% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.94. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.5%), two or more races (11.2%), Hispanic (7.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Muskegon Middle School is 17.1. (See more...)

Compare North Muskegon Middle School employs 13 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Muskegon Middle School is $12,408.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Muskegon Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Muskegon Middle School 174^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See North Muskegon Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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North Muskegon Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks North Muskegon Public Schools 139^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Muskegon Middle School

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Rank History for all students at North Muskegon Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	85.27	58^th	806	92.8%
2007	84.13	64^th	823	92.2%
2008	85.16	55^th	839	93.4%
2009	82.48	89^th	847	89.5%
2010	79.43	126^th	851	85.2%
2011	78.82	132^nd	858	84.6%
2012	78.21	164^th	900	81.8%
2013	84.69	96^th	919	89.6%
2014	92.13	42^nd	921	95.4%
2015	91.48	53^rd	919	94.2%
2016	90.47	64^th	894	92.8%
2017	88.21	66^th	821	92.0%
2018	83.64	117^th	838	86.0%
2019	75.37	148^th	792	81.3%
2022	71.58	162^nd	776	79.1%
2023	77.29	151^st	883	82.9%
2024	74.94	174^th	897	80.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at North Muskegon Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	66.18	44^th	163	73.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Muskegon Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	62.68	250^th	815	69.3%
2019	68.60	141^st	672	79.0%
2022	73.63	105^th	691	84.8%
2023	78.31	99^th	825	88.0%
2024	76.20	105^th	836	87.4%

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Rank History for Female students at North Muskegon Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	81.34	118^th	794	85.1%
2019	68.28	173^rd	658	73.7%
2022	61.52	195^th	657	70.3%
2023	60.00	242^nd	770	68.6%
2024	71.45	152^nd	771	80.3%

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Rank History for Male students at North Muskegon Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	80.14	125^th	797	84.3%
2019	70.36	149^th	639	76.7%
2022	71.89	128^th	658	80.5%
2023	83.35	103^rd	776	86.7%
2024	70.44	173^rd	786	78.0%

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Rank History for White students at North Muskegon Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	80.75	97^th	678	85.7%
2019	70.70	152^nd	624	75.6%
2022	68.72	152^nd	638	76.2%
2023	71.45	156^th	688	77.3%
2024	70.55	160^th	701	77.2%

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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 North Muskegon Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1999	209	3	10	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	228
2000	227	1	4	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	237
2001	226	4	1	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	236
2002	212	0	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	221
2003	212	0	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	221
2004	183	3	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	195
2005	165	4	3	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	180
2006	169	2	3	12	2	n/a	n/a	1	189
2007	187	4	4	14	4	n/a	n/a	1	214
2008	180	7	3	14	5	n/a	n/a	1	210
2009	179	10	3	10	3	n/a	n/a	8	213
2010	161	13	4	12	4	n/a	n/a	12	206
2011	179	13	6	9	3	0	11	0	221
2012	198	10	5	10	2	0	15	0	240
2013	185	7	4	9	1	0	20	0	226
2014	193	6	2	11	0	0	20	0	232
2015	194	6	2	12	0	0	24	0	238
2016	205	4	2	16	1	0	23	0	251
2017	204	10	1	19	1	0	21	0	256
2018	204	9	0	19	0	0	21	0	253
2019	207	8	1	14	0	0	20	0	250
2020	188	9	1	12	0	0	31	0	241
2021	179	8	2	13	0	0	27	0	229
2022	186	9	1	14	0	0	28	0	238
2023	175	5	2	16	0	0	25	0	223

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 North Muskegon Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	228	16.0	14.3	0
2000	237	16.5	14.4	0
2001	236	16.5	14.3	0
2002	221	10.0	22.1	n/a
2003	221	10.0	22.1	n/a
2004	195	10.0	19.5	n/a
2005	180	9.4	19.1	n/a
2006	189	10.0	18.9	0
2007	214	10.8	19.8	22.5
2008	210	12.1	17.4	24.9
2009	213	12.9	16.5	25.4
2010	206	13.4	15.3	34
2011	221	13.2	16.6	26.7
2012	240	11.4	21.0	33.3
2013	226	12.4	18.1	23.9
2014	232	13.2	17.5	29.7
2015	238	13.0	18.3	27.3
2016	251	13.0	19.3	21.5
2017	256	12.5	20.3	21.1
2018	253	14.4	17.5	21.7
2019	250	13.2	18.9	24.8
2020	241	12.2	19.7	26.1
2021	229	11.2	20.4	22.7
2022	238	13.4	17.7	31.5
2023	223	13.0	17.1	36.8

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 North Muskegon Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	228	16.0	14.3	0
2000	237	16.5	14.4	0
2001	236	16.5	14.3	0
2002	221	10.0	22.1	n/a
2003	221	10.0	22.1	n/a
2004	195	10.0	19.5	n/a
2005	180	9.4	19.1	n/a
2006	189	10.0	18.9	0
2007	214	10.8	19.8	22.5
2008	210	12.1	17.4	24.9
2009	213	12.9	16.5	25.4
2010	206	13.4	15.3	34
2011	221	13.2	16.6	26.7
2012	240	11.4	21.0	33.3
2013	226	12.4	18.1	23.9
2014	232	13.2	17.5	29.7
2015	238	13.0	18.3	27.3
2016	251	13.0	19.3	21.5
2017	256	12.5	20.3	21.1
2018	253	14.4	17.5	21.7
2019	250	13.2	18.9	24.8
2020	241	12.2	19.7	26.1
2021	229	11.2	20.4	22.7
2022	238	13.4	17.7	31.5
2023	223	13.0	17.1	36.8

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 North Muskegon Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$474 (5.2%)	$8,669 (94.8%)	$9,144
2020	$425 (4.5%)	$8,969 (95.5%)	$9,394
2021	$951 (9.4%)	$9,158 (90.6%)	$10,109
2022	$999 (9.3%)	$9,690 (90.6%)	$10,690
2023	$915 (7.4%)	$11,494 (92.6%)	$12,408

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Muskegon Middle 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 148^th of 792 Middle schools	Ranks 151^st of 883 Middle schools	1.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (North Muskegon Middle School)	44.7	45.1	0.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (North Muskegon Public Schools)	44.7	45.1	0.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	41.7	37.5	4.2%
6th Grade Math (North Muskegon Middle School)	35.5	60.6	25.1%
6th Grade Math (North Muskegon Public Schools)	35.5	60.6	25.1%
6th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.1	29.6	5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Muskegon Middle School)	53.1	44.3	8.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Muskegon Public Schools)	53.1	44.3	8.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	42.7	36.9	5.8%
7th Grade Math (North Muskegon Middle School)	50.6	60.8	10.2%
7th Grade Math (North Muskegon Public Schools)	50.6	60.8	10.2%
7th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.7	31	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (North Muskegon Middle School)	36.9	38.4	1.5%
8th Grade Social Studies (North Muskegon Public Schools)	36.9	38.4	1.5%
8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	28	26.7	1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North Muskegon Middle School)	86.7	72.9	13.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North Muskegon Public Schools)	86.7	72.9	13.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	61.9	59.7	2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Muskegon Middle School)	62.7	45.7	17%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Muskegon Public Schools)	62.7	45.7	17%
8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	41.4	36.3	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	250	223	10.8%
African American	8	5	37.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	14	16	14.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	207	175	15.5%
Two or More Races	20	25	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24.8%	36.8%	12%

Schools Near North Muskegon Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	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	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Muskegon Middle School	Public	6-8	1507 Mills Ave	Muskegon	49445	Muskegon County	North Muskegon Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 719-4110	223	13	17.1	36.8%	175 (78.5%)	5 (2.2%)	16 (7.2%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (11.2%)	74.9	174^th of 897 public middle schools	80.6%		77.3	151^st of 883 public middle schools	82.9%	23	85.9	47.4		29.0	47.9		37.1	52.1		45.1		43.8	$12,408	$915	$11,494
ReethsPuffer Middle School	Public	6-8	1911 W Giles Rd	Muskegon	49445	Muskegon County	Reeths-Puffer Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 744-4721	542	31	17.7	55.4%	455 (83.9%)	31 (5.7%)	30 (5.5%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.2%)	52.4	371^st of 897 public middle schools	58.6%		48.2	408^th of 883 public middle schools	53.8%	37	59.3	29.8			33.7			31.8		40.5		30.7	$13,477	$1,407	$12,070
ReethsPuffer Intermediate School	Public	5-6	1500 N Getty St	Muskegon	49445	Muskegon County	Reeths-Puffer Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 744-9280	524	27	19.2	54.4%	429 (81.9%)	22 (4.2%)	40 (7.6%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (5.5%)								(n/a)			36.4	32.7		17.1	28.5		38.6		7.2		$13,148	$1,356	$11,792
Muskegon Middle School	Public	6-8	1150 Amity Ave	Muskegon	49442	Muskegon County	Muskegon Public Schools of the City of	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 720-3000	755	34	22.2	86.8%	128 (17.0%)	439 (58.1%)	110 (14.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (9.8%)	9.1	832^nd of 897 public middle schools	7.2%		7.3	845^th of 883 public middle schools	4.3%	13	37.6	10.4		6.3	9.8		5.8	4.5		13.3		8.5	$14,681	$2,848	$11,833
Orchard View Middle School	Public, Magnet	5-10	35 S Sheridan Dr	Muskegon	49442	Muskegon County	Orchard View Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(231) 760-1500	447	19	23.9	81.2%	237 (53.0%)	116 (26.0%)	38 (8.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (11.9%)	16.5	739^th of 897 public middle schools	17.6%		13.5	767^th of 883 public middle schools	13.1%	28	50.6	16.2		13.2	15.8		11.6	7.9		20.4		9.0	$16,656	$2,567	$14,090
Mona Shores Middle School	Public	6-8	1700 Woodside Rd	Muskegon	49441	Muskegon County	Mona Shores Public School District	No	No	No	No	(231) 759-8506	902	52	17.2	54.4%	607 (67.3%)	143 (15.9%)	76 (8.4%)	11 (1.2%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	61 (6.8%)	44.7	464^th of 897 public middle schools	48.3%		42.8	489^th of 883 public middle schools	44.6%	25	67.8	31.9		33.1	28.3		26.6	27.4		29.2		23.8	$13,832	$968	$12,864
Fruitport Middle School	Public	6-8	3113 Pontaluna Rd	Fruitport	49415	Muskegon County	Fruitport Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 865-3128	594	31	18.9	60.1%	506 (85.2%)	18 (3.0%)	41 (6.9%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.9%)	52.8	367^th of 897 public middle schools	59.1%		57.1	311^th of 883 public middle schools	64.8%	56	68.2	31.3		38.3	32.5		24.5	29.1		40.2		32.5	$14,032	$1,543	$12,489
Whitehall Middle School	Public	6-8	401 S Elizabeth St	Whitehall	49461	Muskegon County	Whitehall District Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 893-1030	430	30	14.2	48.1%	371 (86.3%)	9 (2.1%)	27 (6.3%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (4.4%)	61.9	268^th of 897 public middle schools	70.1%		65.5	241^st of 883 public middle schools	72.7%	27	79.3	52.9		27.2	37.4		28.8	52.2		35.0		27.5	$15,448	$1,078	$14,370
Nellie B Chisholm Middle School	Public	6-8	4700 Stanton Blvd	Montague	49437	Muskegon County	Montague Area Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 894-5617	271	20	13.8	48.3%	241 (88.9%)	1 (0.4%)	24 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	55.1	338^th of 897 public middle schools	62.3%		46.2	440^th of 883 public middle schools	50.2%	102	64.2	34.6		27.4	29.1		33.9	37.9		43.2		38.3	$16,351	$1,062	$15,289
Spring Lake Intermediate School	Public	5-9	345 Hammond St	Spring Lake	49456	Ottawa County	Spring Lake Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 846-6845	347	20	17.0	21.3%	315 (90.8%)	2 (0.6%)	15 (4.3%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.2%)								(n/a)			75.2	73.1		67.6	71.3		75.7		42.9		$13,687	$1,194	$12,493

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