For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 219 students in 49444, MI.
The top ranked public middle school in 49444, MI is Muskegon Heights Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 49444 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 49444, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 49444, MI Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Muskegon Heights Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2441 Sanford St
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3700
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3700
Grades: 7-12
| 219 students
49444, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
160 E. Barney Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3350
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3350
Grades: K-6
| 168 students
3028 Howden St
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3221
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3221
Grades: 2-5
| 238 students
2301 6th St
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3400
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3400
Grades: K-5
| 218 students
3001 Jefferson Street
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3300
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3300
Grades: Inquire with school
| 12 students
600 East Barney Ave
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3450
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3450
Grades: K-1
| 180 students
600 East Barney
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3450
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3450
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
Muskegon Heights Adultcomm. Ed. High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
160 East Barney Ave
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3350
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3350
Grades: 8-12
| 76 students
55 East Sherman Blvd
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3221
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3221
Grades: 6-8
| 205 students
1442 E. Broadway Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 720-2400
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 720-2400
Grades: K-5
| 216 students
525 West Summit Ave
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3501
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3501
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
2140 Valley Street
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 722-7118
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 722-7118
Grades: K-8
| 189 students
West Shoreline Correctional Facility Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2500 South Sheridan Dr
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 773-1122
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 773-1122
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 49444, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 49444, MI include Muskegon Heights Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 49444?
1 public middle schools are located in 49444.
What is the racial composition of students in 49444?
49444 public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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