Muskegon Area Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 138 students in Muskegon Area Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Muskegon Area Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Muskegon Area Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.56
# American Indian Students
1 Student
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
25 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
18%
18%
# White Students
96 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
69%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
6
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
5
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
10
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
4
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
4
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
10
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
5
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
7
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
7
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
9
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
10
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
5
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
5
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
51
3,972
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $529,029 is higher than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $514,210 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Muskegon Area Independent School District?
Muskegon Area Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 138 students.
What is the rank of Muskegon Area Independent School District?
Muskegon Area Independent School District is ranked #359 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Muskegon Area Independent School District?
69% of Muskegon Area Independent School District students are White, 18% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Muskegon Area Independent School District?
Muskegon Area Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Muskegon Area Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $514,210 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 3 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 138 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Graduation Rate
: <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
