Middle Schools in Muskegon Public Schools of the City of

Muskegon Public Schools of the City of has only one middle school, Muskegon Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school faces significant challenges, with persistently low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a student population that is predominantly from low-income families.

Muskegon Middle School's academic performance is well below the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 6.3% of 6th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 37.5%. Similarly, in Math, only 5.8% of 6th graders were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 31%. This poor academic performance is a significant concern and suggests that the school is facing significant challenges in improving student outcomes.

Additionally, Muskegon Middle School has a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 69.7% for the 2022-2023 school year, which is likely a contributing factor to the school's low academic performance. The school also has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 22.2, despite spending $14,681 per student, which is higher than the state average. This suggests that the resources may not be effectively allocated or utilized to support student learning. Overall, the data highlights the significant challenges faced by Muskegon Public Schools of the City of in providing a high-quality education to its middle school students.