Top Rankings
Timberland Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 678 students in Timberland Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Timberland Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,509 Schools
# Students
678 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Timberland Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#738 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
13%
9%
% Black
62%
18%
% White
12%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,394 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,183 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,394
$18,510
Spending / Student
$11,183
$17,693
Best Timberland Academy School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Timberland Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2574 Mclaughlin Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-9700
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-9700
Grades: K-8
| 678 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Timberland Academy School District?
Timberland Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 678 students.
What is the rank of Timberland Academy School District?
Timberland Academy School District is ranked #721 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Timberland Academy School District?
62% of Timberland Academy School District students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 12% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Timberland Academy School District?
Timberland Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Timberland Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,183 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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