Serving 17 students in grades 6-12, Muskegon County Youth Home ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 67%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 59% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
17 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
67%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
59%
18%
White
41%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
50%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% MI state average).
How many students attend Muskegon County Youth Home?
17 students attend Muskegon County Youth Home.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Muskegon County Youth Home students are Black, and 41% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Muskegon County Youth Home?
Muskegon County Youth Home has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Muskegon County Youth Home offer ?
Muskegon County Youth Home offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Muskegon County Youth Home part of?
Muskegon County Youth Home is part of Whitehall District Schools.
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