Muskegon Public Schools of the City of

The Muskegon Public Schools of the City of district in Michigan operates 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative school). The district as a whole is ranked 593 out of 613 districts in Michigan and is rated 0 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating significant challenges across the district.

Within the district, a few schools stand out. Marquette Elementary School has the lowest student-teacher ratio at 12:1 and the highest per-student spending at $34,828, over $8,000 more per student than the next highest spending school. Oakview Elementary School has the highest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 94.58%, indicating a high-need student population, and the second highest per-student spending at $26,152. The Muskegon Community Education Center, an alternative high school, has a lower graduation rate (82.8%) and higher dropout rate (7.6%) compared to the main Muskegon High School.

Across the district, the schools face significant challenges, with high rates of chronic absenteeism (29.5%), low academic performance on state assessments, and a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (ranging from 84% to 97%). The wide range in per-student spending suggests potential inequities in resource allocation, with the highest-spending schools also serving the neediest student populations. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive approach to support the district's students and schools.