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Schools in North Muskegon · North Muskegon Public Schools

North Muskegon’s public schools outscore 83% of Michigan districts

On-time graduation in North Muskegon runs at 98%, above the Michigan average (82%). The grade covers the public school district serving North 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.

#158of 699 Michigan townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Michigan state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% 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.

Reading proficiency
53%
▲ 8 pts vs MI 45%
2021–22
Math proficiency
40%
▲ 6 pts vs MI 34%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95–100%
▲ 13–18 pts vs MI 82%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$14.5K
▼ 13% vs MI $16.5K
FY2024
Students per teacher
16.7
MI 16.5
Schools in town
3
917 students on the public path
In brief

North Muskegon’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 556 Michigan towns with household incomes within a quarter of North Muskegon’s, its schools beat 71%, lower than their 83% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 53% and math 40% in spring 2022, against 45% and 34% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $14,461 per student, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 6 the district’s path is North Muskegon Middle School, then North Muskegon High School. See the path ↓

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.

The School Grade

What’s behind North Muskegon’s grade

A− Test scoresA Graduation

A−: better than 83% of Michigan school districts, #158 of 699 Michigan towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Michigan average; graduation is the stronger of the two.

Michigan school districts we grade (815)Better than 83%
Lower resultsHigher results
Michigan towns with similar household incomes (556)Better than 71%
A−AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 493 test results and a graduating class of 85 could put North Muskegon anywhere from A− to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of North Muskegon’s students in the tested grades sat them (494 in math, 492 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve North Muskegon, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–5North Muskegon Elementary SchoolNorth Muskegon Public SchoolsB+
6–8North Muskegon Middle SchoolNorth Muskegon Public SchoolsA
9–12North Muskegon High SchoolNorth Muskegon Public SchoolsA

North Muskegon’s public schools are run by North Muskegon Public Schools. Parts of North Muskegon (3% of its land) are served by 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.

North Muskegon Public SchoolsGrades PK–12 · 3 schools · 917 students, down 5% since 2020–21 · 16.7 per teacher (MI 16.5)
$14,461MI $16,528 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading53%
State average 45.4% · 492 students tested
Math40%
State average 33.6% · 494 students tested

North Muskegon vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share North Muskegon’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
North MuskegonA−North Muskegon
LaketonB+Reeths-Puffer Schools
MuskegonC−Muskegon City
Muskegon TownshipC+Orchard View Schools PK–12 · Reeths-Puffer Schools PK–12

Every school in North Muskegon

3 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).

District schools in North Muskegonby address
North Muskegon Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Muskegon
B+
406 students16:1Rate it →
North Muskegon Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Muskegon
A
206 students15:1Rate it →
North Muskegon High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Muskegon
A
305 students20:1Rate it →

Questions about North Muskegon’s schools

Are North Muskegon’s schools good?

By Michigan’s own tests, yes: the public schools North Muskegon children attend outscore 83% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #158 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 71%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is North Muskegon in?

North Muskegon Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 917 students in 3 schools (2024–25). Small parts of North Muskegon are served by Reeths-Puffer Schools.

Where do North Muskegon kids go to high school?

North Muskegon High School in Muskegon, with 305 students; its own test results earn an A.

What is North Muskegon’s graduation rate?

95–100% of the class of 2023 in North Muskegon Public Schools graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.

How much does North Muskegon spend per student?

$14,461 in North Muskegon Public Schools (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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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.