Charles Hackley Middle School

774 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Muskegon Middle School, located at 1150 Amity Ave in Muskegon, Michigan, serves as a key educational hub for the local community within the Muskegon Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to supporting the developmental needs of early adolescents, providing a curriculum that bridges the gap between elementary education and the academic rigor required for high school success. By fostering a learning environment that emphasizes core academic subjects alongside social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare students for the challenges of their future secondary education.

Beyond academics, Muskegon Middle School places a strong focus on community engagement and student inclusivity. The facility acts as a central point for students from diverse backgrounds to collaborate, participate in extracurricular activities, and develop essential life skills. The school's mission is generally centered on cultivating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning while developing the character and resilience necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving world.

774

Total Students

37.7

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charles Hackley Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	137
Hispanic	144
Black	407
Two or More	82
American Indian	4

Black
407 (52.6%)
Hispanic
144 (18.6%)
White
137 (17.7%)
Two or More
82 (10.6%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Muskegon Public Schools of the City of
Phone:	(231)720-3000
Website:	http://muskegonpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	774
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	620
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* 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 6 239

Grade 7 270

Grade 8 265