For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 776 students in 49445, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 49445, MI are North Muskegon Middle School and Reethspuffer Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 49445 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 49445, MI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 49445, MI Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Muskegon Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1507 Mills Ave
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-4110
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-4110
Gr: 6-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Reethspuffer Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1911 W Giles Rd
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-4721
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-4721
Gr: 6-8 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
49445, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ci Regional Special Education Classroom Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
1600 Mills Ave
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-4102
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-4102
Gr: K-5 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Duck Creek Learning Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
4600 N. Gibson Road
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 766-3001
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 766-3001
Gr: 7-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Reeths-puffer Special Education Consortium (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
1545 Roberts Rd
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-3143
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-3143
Gr: K-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 49445, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 49445, MI include North Muskegon Middle School and Reethspuffer Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 49445?
2 public middle schools are located in 49445.
What is the racial composition of students in 49445?
49445 public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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