Photo: bigmikesndtech · CC BY 2.0Muskegon’s public schools score below 81% of Michigan districts on tests and graduation
5% of students in Muskegon’s public schools are proficient in math, below the Michigan average (34%). The grade covers the public school district serving Muskegon, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Michigan, not nationally.
From Michigan state tests taken in spring 2022, when 94% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Muskegon’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 458 Michigan towns with household incomes within a quarter of Muskegon’s, its schools beat 9%, lower than their 19% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 14% of tested students were proficient in reading and 5% in math, against 45% and 34% statewide; 94% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
81% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan. Districts ↓
Spending, and where it came from
The district spent $20,824 per student in FY2024, against $16,528 across Michigan. 28% of its revenue that year was federal (Michigan 9%), in the last year of pandemic relief. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Charles Hackley Middle School, then Muskegon High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Three Oaks Public School Academy, Muskegon Covenant Academy, Muskegon Maritime Academy, Muskegon Christian School (private) and Muskegon Catholic Central (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Muskegon’s grade
C−: better than 19% of Michigan school districts, #677 of 699 Michigan towns. Both inputs trail the Michigan average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Muskegon, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Muskegon · depends on your address
Bunker Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 451 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Oakview Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 438 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Marquette Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 367 students · 12:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Muskegon
Charles Hackley Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 774 students · 21:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Muskegon
Charles Hackley Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 774 students · 21:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Muskegon
Charles Hackley Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 774 students · 21:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Muskegon
Muskegon High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,003 students · 22:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Muskegon
Muskegon High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,003 students · 22:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Muskegon
Muskegon High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,003 students · 22:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Muskegon
Muskegon High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,003 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Muskegon’s public schools are run by Muskegon City School District. Parts of Muskegon (13% and 5% of its land) are served by Orchard View Schools and Reeths-Puffer Schools instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Muskegon vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Muskegon’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Muskegon | C− | Muskegon City |
| Muskegon Township | C+ | Orchard View Schools PK–12 · Reeths-Puffer Schools PK–12 |
| North Muskegon | A− | North Muskegon |
| Muskegon Heights | — | Muskegon Heights |
| Norton Shores | B+ | Mona Shores Public |
| Fruitport | B | Fruitport |
| Laketon | B+ | Reeths-Puffer Schools |
Every school in Muskegon
13 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Michigan’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 5 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Brooks Correctional Facility, Lighthouse Academy The Port, Lighthouse AcademyMuskegon Community Building, Lakeshore Learning Center and Muskegon Area Career Tech Center).
Questions about Muskegon’s schools
Are Muskegon’s schools good?
On Michigan’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Muskegon children attend score below 81% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #677 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 9%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Muskegon in?
Muskegon City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,325 students in 7 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Muskegon are served by Orchard View Schools and Reeths-Puffer Schools.
Where do Muskegon kids go to high school?
Muskegon High School, with 1,003 students; its own test results earn a C−.
What is Muskegon’s graduation rate?
81% of the class of 2023 in Muskegon City School District graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.
How much does Muskegon spend per student?
$20,824 in Muskegon City School District (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Muskegon?
Yes: Muskegon Christian School (religious, grades PK–6, 305 students) and Muskegon Catholic Central (Catholic, grades K–12, 286 students). Muskegon also has 3 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Muskegon families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Muskegon → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Michigan. Stars are from neighbors.