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Ross Park Elementary School

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Ross Park Elementary School ranks 989 th of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

989^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 34% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

Ross Park Elementary School in Muskegon, MI, serves 450 students from Pre-K through 5th grade as part of the Mona Shores Public School District. The school has seen its statewide ranking fluctuate over the past decade, currently sitting in the 34th percentile—a notable drop from last year's 50th percentile. About 54% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, reflecting a moderate-to-high proportion of families from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

One of the most striking findings is that Ross Park spends significantly more per student than its district peers—$17,518 compared to roughly $13,400-$14,000 at Lincoln Park Elementary School, Campbell Elementary School, and Churchill Elementary School—yet its academic outcomes are among the lowest in the district. Ross Park also maintains a lower student-teacher ratio (13.7) than those same schools (all above 17), meaning smaller class sizes have not translated into higher test scores. Math proficiency is a particular concern: only 35.4% of 3rd graders, 19.7% of 4th graders, and 14.9% of 5th graders met state standards, roughly half the state average in the upper grades. By comparison, Churchill Elementary, just 1.4 miles away, posts math proficiency rates of 51.4%, 39.4%, and 42.9% for the same grades.

There is also a growing gender achievement gap at Ross Park. In the most recent school year, the school ranked in the 33rd percentile for female students but only the 25th percentile for male students—a dramatic shift from the prior year when both groups were served nearly equally. On a more positive note, chronic absenteeism at 19.7% is well below the state average of 27.9% and far better than neighboring schools in Muskegon Public Schools of the City of and Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System, where rates exceed 40%. While Ross Park faces real challenges, it remains a relatively strong option compared to schools immediately to its south and east, such as Bunker Elementary and Glenside Elementary, which rank in the bottom 11th percentile or lower.

450

Students ?

13.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,518

Per pupil spending ?

54.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

121 Randall Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441-4944

(231) 798-1773

District: Mona Shores Public School District

Students who attend Ross Park Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Mona Shores Middle School
High:	Mona Shores High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.3%

African American:

9.3%

Hispanic:

7.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 51st percentile in 2016 → 34th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Michigan average (28% vs 38% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 17 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school28%

District avg35%

Michigan avg38%

989^th of 1,492

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Bottom 34%▼ down 18 pts since 2016

From top 49% (2016) to bottom 34% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 4Elementary Schools in the Mona Shores Public School District

283^rd of 625Mona Shores Public School District among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	30.9	989 of 1492	33.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	48.4	746 of 1488	49.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.3	898 of 1486	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	49.3	697 of 1470	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	33.1	874 of 1344	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	34.7	755 of 1153	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	29.1	992 of 1408	29.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	50.1	792 of 1448	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	35.6	940 of 1466	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2016	52.1	754 of 1548	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	54.2	731 of 1580	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	59.7	647 of 1533	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	72.8	388 of 1563	75.2%	★★★★☆
2012	68.2	475 of 1566	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	73.4	394 of 1552	74.6%	★★★★☆
2010	80.2	138 of 1552	91.1%	★★★★★
2009	77.8	275 of 1589	82.7%	★★★★☆
2008	75.2	335 of 1577	78.8%	★★★★☆
2007	67.1	540 of 1565	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2006	55.2	858 of 1545	44.5%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	30.3	896 of 1343	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	41.0	755 of 1338	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.9	765 of 1342	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	53.2	559 of 1321	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	36.5	697 of 1106	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	42.1	514 of 902	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	26.7	884 of 1171	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	50.4	748 of 1443	48.2%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	31.1	933 of 1352	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	45.0	712 of 1346	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	34.6	921 of 1381	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	51.4	600 of 1350	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	46.4	552 of 1099	49.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	69.3	163 of 749	78.2%	★★★★☆
2019	34.9	782 of 1134	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	55.0	635 of 1397	54.5%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	23.9	1030 of 1372	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	45.6	725 of 1366	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	29.9	932 of 1347	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	37.5	820 of 1334	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	25.1	864 of 1139	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	24.6	730 of 915	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	22.1	971 of 1196	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	47.8	794 of 1446	45.1%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	32.6	184 of 252	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	23.9	936 of 1199	21.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	40.5	729 of 1206	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	27.8	894 of 1204	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	39.7	738 of 1198	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	25.2	855 of 1102	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	29.2	746 of 1005	25.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	23.7	920 of 1128	18.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	39.0	806 of 1253	35.7%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2026)33rd percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)31st percentile-3 vs school

Special Education (2025)27th percentile-23 vs school

Male (2026)25th percentile-9 vs school

White (2026)22nd percentile-12 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

Science39%~ state avg

English Language Arts31%-10 vs state

Math23%-15 vs state

Social Studies22%-5 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				M-Step English Language Arts (2026)				M-Step Math (2026)				M-Step Science (2026)	M-Step Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ross Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	121 Randall Rd	Muskegon	49441	Muskegon County	Mona Shores Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 798-1773	450	33	13.7	54.4%	339 (75.3%)	42 (9.3%)	35 (7.8%)	5 (1.1%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.3%)	30.9	989^th of 1492 public elementary schools	33.7%		48.4	746^th of 1488 public elementary schools	49.9%	243	26.2	38.0	28.4		35.4	19.7	14.9		38.8	22.4	$17,518	$1,051	$16,467
Churchill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	961 Porter Rd	Muskegon	49441	Muskegon County	Mona Shores Public School District	No	No	No	No	(231) 798-1276	414	23	18.2	33.1%	341 (82.4%)	23 (5.6%)	21 (5.1%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (6.0%)	65.8	476^th of 1492 public elementary schools	68.1%		74.9	338^th of 1488 public elementary schools	77.3%	138	35.7	46.5	57.1		51.4	39.4	42.9		52.9	40.0	$13,424	$715	$12,709
Edgewood Elementary Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-2	3028 Howden St	Muskegon	49444	Muskegon County	Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System	Yes	No	No	Yes	(231) 830-3280	134	11	11.8	91.8%	9 (6.7%)	118 (88.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	4 (3.0%)								(n/a)											$22,420	$5,899	$16,520
Dr Martin Luther King Academy	Public, Charter	3-5	55 E Sherman Blvd	Muskegon	49444	Muskegon County	Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System	Yes	No	No	Yes	(231) 830-3600	105	7	14.1	86.7%	6 (5.7%)	95 (90.5%)	3 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		7.9	16.7								$23,808	$7,335	$16,473
Campbell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1355 Greenwich Rd	Muskegon	49441	Muskegon County	Mona Shores Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 755-2550	454	26	17.6	65.6%	266 (58.6%)	94 (20.7%)	47 (10.4%)	6 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (8.6%)	31.5	978^th of 1492 public elementary schools	34.5%		32.9	967^th of 1488 public elementary schools	35.0%	11	29.3	34.2	47.4		24.0	15.1	18.4		27.6	26.3	$13,701	$1,044	$12,656
Shettler School	Public	PK, KG-5	2187 Shettler Rd	Muskegon	49444	Muskegon County	Fruitport Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 737-7595	293	19	15.1	50.9%	249 (85.0%)	5 (1.7%)	25 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (4.4%)	80.3	257^th of 1492 public elementary schools	82.8%		75.4	331^st of 1488 public elementary schools	77.8%	74	41.1	52.0	68.0		55.4	56.0	68.0		58.0	50.0	$15,315	$1,492	$13,823
Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	2950 McCracken St	Norton Shores	49441	Muskegon County	Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change	Yes	No	No	Yes	(231) 766-7500	154	11	13.9	80.5%	85 (55.2%)	30 (19.5%)	22 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	15 (9.7%)	43.5	801^st of 1492 public elementary schools	46.3%		55.1	645^th of 1488 public elementary schools	56.7%	156	26.9	42.1	38.9	54.6	26.9	26.3	27.8	27.3	55.6	27.8	$12,615	$1,008	$11,607
Glenside Elementary	Public	K-5	1213 W Hackley Ave	Muskegon	49441	Muskegon County	Muskegon Public Schools of the City of	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(231) 720-2201	185	11	16.3	85.9%	11 (5.9%)	54 (29.2%)	104 (56.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (8.6%)	7.5	1425^th of 1492 public elementary schools	4.5%					(n/a)	10.0		19.1		10.0				14.3		$21,220	$5,469	$15,751
Lincoln Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2951 Leon St	Muskegon	49441	Muskegon County	Mona Shores Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 755-1257	411	24	17.1	48.4%	316 (76.9%)	36 (8.8%)	31 (7.5%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (5.8%)	54	642^nd of 1492 public elementary schools	57.0%		59.5	565^th of 1488 public elementary schools	62.0%	77	35.3	43.6	52.9		30.9	23.1	31.4		51.4	50.0	$13,996	$913	$13,083
Bunker Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2312 Denmark St	Muskegon	49441	Muskegon County	Muskegon Public Schools of the City of	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 720-2300	451	28	16.0	93.1%	115 (25.5%)	205 (45.5%)	66 (14.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (14.4%)	12.3	1326^th of 1492 public elementary schools	11.1%		11.4	1329^th of 1488 public elementary schools	10.7%	3	10.2	20.3	23.4		11.9	10.1	20.3		19.0	6.3	$19,290	$2,851	$16,438

Frequently Asked Questions about Ross Park Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Ross Park Elementary School?

Students at Ross Park Elementary School are 75% White, 9% African American, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

What district is Ross Park Elementary School in?

Mona Shores Public School District

How many students attend Ross Park Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 450 students attended Ross Park Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Ross Park Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Ross Park Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mona Shores Middle School
High : Mona Shores High School

Is Ross Park Elementary School a good school?

Ross Park Elementary School ranks 989^th of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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