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Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change

Michigan · Public School District
1
Schools
166
Students
$9,836
Per-Pupil Spend
-31% nat'l
75.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+23pp vs nat'l
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Graduation Rate
District Overview

Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change is a public school district in Michigan serving 166 students across 1 school. It includes 1 elementary school, among them 1 charter school. Per-pupil spending of $9,836 is below the national average for a US public school district. 75% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community.

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All Schools (1)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental ChangeCharterPK–08166
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$9,836-31% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
75%
State
75.4%
Local (property tax)
7.3%
Federal
17.3%

State funding accounts for 75% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
166
Students
75%
Free Lunch
$10K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score—
StateMichigan →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $9,836, spending is 31% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
High economic need in community
75% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Limited school choice
With only 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change?
Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change has 1 public school, serving a total of 166 students.
How much does Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change spend per student?
Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change spends $9,836 per pupil — 31% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change?
75% of students in Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change?
Yes — 1 of the 1 school in Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change is a charter school.
What grade levels does Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change serve?
Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change serves grades PK through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.