Mona Shores Middle School

www.monashores.net/ms/default.htm

902 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Mona Shores Middle School, located in Muskegon, Michigan, serves as a central hub of academic and extracurricular growth for students in the surrounding community. As part of the Mona Shores Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The school focuses on a balanced curriculum designed to challenge students intellectually while encouraging them to develop the critical thinking and social skills necessary for their future academic endeavors.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes a "Sailor" spirit, promoting strong community engagement and a sense of belonging among its student body. The campus at 1700 Woodside Road offers various resources and opportunities for students to explore their interests, ranging from athletics and arts programs to collaborative extracurricular clubs. By prioritizing both academic excellence and character development, Mona Shores Middle School strives to prepare its students to become productive, well-rounded citizens within the Muskegon area and beyond.

902

Total Students

52.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mona Shores Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	607
Hispanic	76
Black	143
Asian	11
Two or More	61
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
607 (67.3 %)
Black
143 (15.9 %)
Hispanic
76 (8.4 %)
Two or More
61 (6.8 %)
Asian
11 (1.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mona Shores Public School District
Phone:	(231)759-8506
Website:	http://www.monashores.net/ms/default.htm
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	902
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	446
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 295

Grade 7 316

Grade 8 291