Top Rankings
North Muskegon 51±¬ÁÏs ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 935 students in North Muskegon 51±¬ÁÏs. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
51±¬ÁÏs in North Muskegon 51±¬ÁÏs have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,506 Schools
# Students
935 Students
1,376,294 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
82,370 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Muskegon 51±¬ÁÏs, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#139 out of 862 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
4%
18%
% White
78%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,880 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,035 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,880
$18,510
Spending / Student
$14,035
$17,693
Best North Muskegon 51±¬ÁÏs 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Muskegon Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1507 Mills Ave
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-4110
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-4110
Gr: 6-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
North Muskegon High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1507 Mills Ave
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-4113
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-4113
Gr: 9-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
North Muskegon Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 Mills Ave
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-4201
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-4201
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Muskegon 51±¬ÁÏs?
North Muskegon 51±¬ÁÏs manages 3 public schools serving 935 students.
What is the rank of North Muskegon 51±¬ÁÏs?
North Muskegon 51±¬ÁÏs is ranked #138 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Muskegon 51±¬ÁÏs?
78% of North Muskegon 51±¬ÁÏs students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Muskegon 51±¬ÁÏs?
North Muskegon 51±¬ÁÏs has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is North Muskegon 51±¬ÁÏs's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,035 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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