Mona Shores Middle School

Summary:

Mona Shores Middle School is a public middle school in Muskegon, Michigan, serving 902 students in grades 6-8 as part of the Mona Shores Public School District, which is ranked 262 out of 610 districts in the state.

Mona Shores Middle School stands out for its diverse student population, with 67.29% White, 15.85% African American, 8.43% Hispanic, and 8.43% other races, which is higher than the nearby schools. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by M-Step and PSAT test scores, is generally lower than the state averages and the surrounding schools, such as Spring Lake Middle School and Lakeshore Middle School. Additionally, Mona Shores Middle School has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 21.7% compared to the state average, and a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 54.43%, indicating a larger proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Interestingly, Mona Shores Middle School's performance varies significantly among different racial subgroups, with African American students ranking 185 out of 300 Michigan middle schools, Hispanic students ranking 234 out of 257, and White students ranking 362 out of 701. The school's spending per student has increased over the years, from $11,131 in 2019-2020 to $13,832 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average but lower than some nearby schools like White Pines Intermediate School and Lakeshore Middle School. To address these challenges, Mona Shores Middle School could consider implementing targeted interventions, addressing chronic absenteeism, and collaborating with higher-performing nearby schools to improve its overall performance and provide a more equitable education for its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1700 Woodside Rd
       Muskegon, MI  49441-3732


(231) 759-8506

District: Mona Shores Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
464th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,832 Help


Students who attend Mona Shores Middle School usually attend:

High:    Mona Shores High School

Feeder schools for Mona Shores Middle School:

Elementary:    Campbell Elementary School
    Churchill Elementary School
    Lincoln Park Elementary School
    Ross Park Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  937

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.2%
African American:
15.4%
Hispanic:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mona Shores Middle School ranks worse than 51.7% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.65. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.2%), African American (15.4%), Hispanic (7.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mona Shores Middle School is 17.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mona Shores Middle School is $13,832.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mona Shores Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mona Shores Middle School 464th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Mona Shores Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Mona Shores Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mona Shores Public School District 262nd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mona Shores Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Mona Shores Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 77.89 149th 806 81.5%
2007 76.04 175th 823 78.7%
2008 77.35 158th 839 81.2%
2009 80.30 120th 847 85.8%
2010 79.87 116th 851 86.4%
2011 80.28 113th 858 86.8%
2012 78.83 153rd 900 83.0%
2013 72.47 208th 919 77.4%
2014 64.18 306th 921 66.8%
2015 58.12 364th 919 60.4%
2016 65.33 267th 894 70.1%
2017 55.43 303rd 821 63.1%
2018 54.63 391st 838 53.3%
2019 53.31 327th 792 58.7%
2021 41.14 372nd 675 44.9%
2022 45.80 394th 776 49.2%
2023 42.81 489th 883 44.6%
2024 44.65 464th 897 48.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Mona Shores Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.98 125th 156 19.9%
2022 38.73 37th 65 43.1%
2023 23.44 130th 163 20.2%
2024 33.30 123rd 176 30.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mona Shores Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.50 347th 377 8.0%
2024 16.57 186th 201 7.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mona Shores Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.98 414th 815 49.2%
2019 51.67 301st 672 55.2%
2021 35.68 357th 523 31.7%
2022 40.67 419th 691 39.4%
2023 36.78 525th 825 36.4%
2024 45.21 422nd 836 49.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Mona Shores Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.51 290th 794 63.5%
2019 53.30 283rd 658 57.0%
2021 39.29 304th 521 41.7%
2022 42.85 341st 657 48.1%
2023 39.02 464th 770 39.7%
2024 39.49 449th 771 41.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Mona Shores Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.55 410th 797 48.6%
2019 44.75 325th 639 49.1%
2021 32.33 357th 540 33.9%
2022 38.66 384th 658 41.6%
2023 37.44 477th 776 38.5%
2024 40.97 447th 786 43.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Mona Shores Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.64 130th 366 64.5%
2019 34.15 129th 196 34.2%
2021 42.54 46th 77 40.3%
2023 27.63 220th 310 29.0%
2024 33.39 185th 300 38.3%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Mona Shores Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.25 155th 266 41.7%
2019 49.55 67th 137 51.1%
2022 42.28 77th 138 44.2%
2023 44.15 135th 246 45.1%
2024 19.05 234th 257 8.9%
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Rank History for White students at Mona Shores Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.94 343rd 678 49.4%
2019 49.86 284th 624 54.5%
2021 42.35 304th 577 47.3%
2022 46.19 307th 638 51.9%
2023 40.19 382nd 688 44.5%
2024 43.81 362nd 701 48.4%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Mona Shores Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 724 8 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 740
1989 769 9 5 6 0 n/a n/a -1 788
1990 765 15 5 6 1 n/a n/a -7 785
1991 806 9 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 823
1992 809 12 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 827
1993 813 10 3 3 2 n/a n/a 0 831
1994 841 13 5 4 1 n/a n/a 0 864
1995 849 19 10 14 4 n/a n/a 0 896
1996 849 19 10 14 4 n/a n/a 0 896
1997 911 21 10 12 4 n/a n/a 0 958
1998 944 35 7 10 6 n/a n/a 0 1002
1999 931 32 9 6 17 n/a n/a 0 995
2000 911 18 9 9 20 n/a n/a 0 967
2001 922 26 14 12 20 n/a n/a 0 994
2002 959 28 15 16 4 n/a n/a 0 1022
2003 959 28 15 16 4 n/a n/a 0 1022
2004 917 57 14 24 4 n/a n/a 0 1016
2005 893 66 15 35 3 n/a n/a 0 1012
2006 860 48 18 21 5 n/a n/a 45 997
2007 827 51 21 24 8 n/a n/a 48 979
2008 799 66 16 22 13 n/a n/a 47 963
2009 809 60 14 29 11 n/a n/a 42 965
2010 741 76 21 28 7 n/a n/a 38 911
2011 738 68 20 44 5 0 24 0 899
2012 695 75 22 35 6 0 30 0 863
2013 706 88 21 27 5 1 29 0 877
2014 698 118 22 14 5 1 46 0 904
2015 708 93 25 12 4 0 42 0 884
2016 692 107 22 24 5 0 47 0 897
2017 678 102 19 30 7 0 55 0 891
2018 697 116 16 41 5 0 54 0 929
2019 715 108 16 47 7 0 46 0 939
2020 721 111 16 49 6 0 44 0 947
2021 663 114 16 47 5 0 43 0 888
2022 643 124 14 55 2 0 55 0 893
2023 607 143 11 76 2 2 61 0 902
2024 639 144 13 71 1 3 66 0 937

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mona Shores Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 740 n/a n/a n/a
1989 788 n/a n/a 5.3
1990 785 49.0 16.0 6.4
1991 823 n/a n/a n/a
1992 827 n/a n/a 7.4
1993 831 n/a 0.0 0
1994 864 37.0 23.4 4.5
1995 896 42.1 21.3 6.9
1996 896 42.1 21.3 6.9
1997 958 44.0 21.8 7.3
1998 1002 45.0 22.3 9.1
1999 995 46.0 21.6 6.4
2000 967 47.1 20.5 12.7
2001 994 48.0 20.7 14.7
2002 1022 50.0 20.4 17.2
2003 1022 50.0 20.4 17.2
2004 1016 57.0 17.8 20
2005 1012 59.0 17.2 22.2
2006 997 58.0 17.2 27.2
2007 979 60.0 16.3 28.9
2008 963 59.0 16.3 31.4
2009 965 57.9 16.7 36.1
2010 911 50.8 17.9 41.9
2011 899 48.0 18.7 41.5
2012 863 45.7 18.8 40.6
2013 877 45.6 19.1 46
2014 904 44.9 20.0 43.8
2015 884 45.0 19.6 41.6
2016 897 45.0 19.9 46
2017 891 46.1 19.3 40.6
2018 929 48.1 19.3 45.4
2019 939 45.9 20.4 47.5
2020 947 47.9 19.7 45.3
2021 888 45.8 19.3 46.5
2022 893 50.6 17.6 46.8
2023 902 52.1 17.2 54.4
2024 937 52.5 17.8 48.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mona Shores Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 740 n/a n/a n/a
1989 788 n/a n/a 5.3
1990 785 49.0 16.0 6.4
1991 823 n/a n/a n/a
1992 827 n/a n/a 7.4
1993 831 n/a 0.0 0
1994 864 37.0 23.4 4.5
1995 896 42.1 21.3 6.9
1996 896 42.1 21.3 6.9
1997 958 44.0 21.8 7.3
1998 1002 45.0 22.3 9.1
1999 995 46.0 21.6 6.4
2000 967 47.1 20.5 12.7
2001 994 48.0 20.7 14.7
2002 1022 50.0 20.4 17.2
2003 1022 50.0 20.4 17.2
2004 1016 57.0 17.8 20
2005 1012 59.0 17.2 22.2
2006 997 58.0 17.2 27.2
2007 979 60.0 16.3 28.9
2008 963 59.0 16.3 31.4
2009 965 57.9 16.7 36.1
2010 911 50.8 17.9 41.9
2011 899 48.0 18.7 41.5
2012 863 45.7 18.8 40.6
2013 877 45.6 19.1 46
2014 904 44.9 20.0 43.8
2015 884 45.0 19.6 41.6
2016 897 45.0 19.9 46
2017 891 46.1 19.3 40.6
2018 929 48.1 19.3 45.4
2019 939 45.9 20.4 47.5
2020 947 47.9 19.7 45.3
2021 888 45.8 19.3 46.5
2022 893 50.6 17.6 46.8
2023 902 52.1 17.2 54.4
2024 937 52.5 17.8 48.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mona Shores Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $558 (5.4%) $9,716 (94.6%) $10,274
2020 $402 (3.6%) $10,729 (96.4%) $11,131
2021 $1,029 (8.6%) $10,902 (91.4%) $11,930
2022 $1,026 (7.8%) $12,061 (92.2%) $13,087
2023 $968 (7.0%) $12,864 (93.0%) $13,832

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mona Shores Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 327th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 489th of 883 Middle schools
 14.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mona Shores Middle School)45.630.7
 14.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mona Shores Public School District)45.630.7
 14.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Mona Shores Middle School)38.419.6
 18.8%
   6th Grade Math (Mona Shores Public School District)38.419.6
 18.8%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mona Shores Middle School)40.427.2
 13.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mona Shores Public School District)40.427.2
 13.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Mona Shores Middle School)37.226.6
 10.6%
   7th Grade Math (Mona Shores Public School District)37.226.6
 10.6%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Mona Shores Middle School)20.726.3
 5.6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Mona Shores Public School District)20.726.3
 5.6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mona Shores Middle School)6261.3
 0.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mona Shores Public School District)6261.3
 0.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mona Shores Middle School)44.735.5
 9.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mona Shores Public School District)44.735.5
 9.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students939902
 3.9%
African American108143
 32.4%
American Indian72
 71.4%
Asian1611
 31.3%
Hispanic4776
 61.7%
Pacific Islander02
White715607
 15.1%
Two or More Races4661
 32.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.5%54.4%
 6.9%


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Mona Shores Middle School ranks 464th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Mona Shores Middle School usually go on to attend Mona Shores High School

Students at Mona Shores Middle School are 68% White, 15% African American, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 937 students attended Mona Shores Middle School.


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