Elementary Schools in Muskegon Public Schools of the City of

The Muskegon Public Schools district in Michigan operates four elementary schools serving students in the area: Marquette Elementary School, Bunker Elementary, Oakview Elementary School, and Moon Elementary School. Unfortunately, these schools are all struggling, with consistently low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism rates, and serving communities facing significant socioeconomic challenges.

None of the four elementary schools in the Muskegon Public Schools district stand out as high-performing. All of them perform well below the state average on standardized tests, with proficiency rates in 4th grade English Language Arts ranging from just 12.2% to 15.3%, compared to the state average of 43.3%. Chronic absenteeism is also a major issue, with rates between 44.0% and 52.4% across the schools.

The schools serve diverse student populations, with the majority of students being African American or Hispanic. However, they face significant socioeconomic challenges, with 84.92% to 94.72% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Spending per student varies across the district, from $17,941 at Marquette Elementary to $31,417 at Bunker Elementary, which may contribute to the disparities in student outcomes. Overall, the data suggests a need for substantial intervention and support to improve educational opportunities and outcomes for students in the Muskegon Public Schools district.