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Orchard View Schools (2026) - Muskegon, MI

Orchard View Schools

35 S Sheridan Dr
Muskegon, MI 49442-1440
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Orchard View Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,041 students in Orchard View Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Orchard View Schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% 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
5 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
2,041 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
147 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Orchard View Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 48% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#700 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
13%
35%
25%
45%
23%
38%
87%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
10%
9%
% Black
26%
18%
% White
53%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,849 is higher than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,537 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,849
$18,604
Spending / Student
$15,537
$17,782

Best Orchard View Schools Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orchard View Community Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
35 S Sheridan Dr
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1350
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Orchard View High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
16 N Quarterline Rd
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1400
Gr: 9-12 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Cardinal Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2310 Marquette Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1700
Gr: K-5 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Orchard View Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
35 S Sheridan Dr
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1500
Gr: 5-9 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Orchard View Early Elementary School
Magnet School
2820 Macarthur Rd
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1850
Gr: PK-1 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Orchard View Schools?
Orchard View Schools manages 5 public schools serving 2,041 students.
What is the rank of Orchard View Schools?
Orchard View Schools is ranked #704 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Orchard View Schools?
53% of Orchard View Schools students are White, 26% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Orchard View Schools?
Orchard View Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Orchard View Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,537 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,041 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : 87% (Top 20% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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