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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 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 613 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 18% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), 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
3,470 Schools
# Students
613 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Timberland Academy School District, 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.
Overall District Rank
#700 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
14%
9%
% Black
60%
18%
% White
12%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,602 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,369 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,602
$18,604
Spending / Student
$12,369
$17,782
Best Timberland Academy School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Timberland Academy
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2574 Mclaughlin Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-9700
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-9700
Gr: K-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Timberland Academy School District?
Timberland Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 613 students.
What is the rank of Timberland Academy School District?
Timberland Academy School District is ranked #697 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Timberland Academy School District?
60% of Timberland Academy School District students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% 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 15:1, which is lower 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 $12,369 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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