At a glance
Reported students
930
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
52.85
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan middle enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 492 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
452
Mona Shores Middle School: 930 reported students.
State peer staffing position
54th percentile
17.6:1 reported; state peer median 17.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 893
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.8:1
What the reported data says about Mona Shores Middle School
Mona Shores Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Muskegon. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Mona Shores Public School District. NCES reports 930 students for 2024–25.
Among 492 middle schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 504.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.6:1, close to the Michigan median of 17.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (69.1%) and Black (12.9%). English learners represent 3.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Mona Shores Middle School
- 1How do the reported 17.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 52.85 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White69.1%
- Hispanic7.8%
- Black12.9%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial8.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Mona Shores Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mona Shores High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,268 reported students
Campbell Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
454 reported students
Ross Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
450 reported students
Churchill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
414 reported students
Lincoln Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
411 reported students
Public schools near Mona Shores Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Hackley Middle School Middle · Muskegon Public Schools of the City of | 06–08 | 774 | 2.8 mi |
| North Muskegon Middle School Middle · North Muskegon Public Schools | 06–08 | 206 | 4.3 mi |
| ReethsPuffer Middle School Middle · Reeths-Puffer Schools | 06–08 | 537 | 5.6 mi |
| Orchard View Middle School Middle · Orchard View Schools | 05–09 | 422 | 6.4 mi |
| ReethsPuffer Intermediate Sch Middle · Reeths-Puffer Schools | 05–06 | 479 | 6.7 mi |
| Fruitport Middle School Middle · Fruitport Community Schools | 06–08 | 615 | 7.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mona Shores Middle School
What grades does Mona Shores Middle School serve?
Mona Shores Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Mona Shores Public School District.
How many students attend Mona Shores Middle School?
Mona Shores Middle School reported 930 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 492 Michigan middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 893 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mona Shores Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 17.6:1, based on 930 students and 52.85 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 17.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Mona Shores Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mona Shores Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Mona Shores Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Mona Shores Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
52.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Mona Shores Middle School in?
Mona Shores Middle School is part of Mona Shores Public School District, based in Norton Shores, MI, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mona Shores Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Charles Hackley Middle School (2.8 mi), North Muskegon Middle School (4.3 mi), ReethsPuffer Middle School (5.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.