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School Comparison

Muskegon Heights Academy
vs.
Cardinal Elementary

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Muskegon Heights Academy
Cardinal Elementary
  • Cardinal Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Muskegon Heights Academy (620:1 vs. 287:1).
  • Muskegon Heights Academy reported a higher violent incidents than Cardinal Elementary (77 vs. 0).
  • Muskegon Heights Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than Cardinal Elementary (258 vs. 185).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 1 additional metric is reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Muskegon Heights Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than Cardinal Elementary (258 vs. 185).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Muskegon Heights Academy reported a higher sat/act participation than Cardinal Elementary (27 vs. 0).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Muskegon Heights Academy reported a higher violent incidents than Cardinal Elementary (77 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Cardinal Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Muskegon Heights Academy (620:1 vs. 287:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

15 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Muskegon Heights Academy

1 metric was reported by Muskegon Heights Academy. Comparable data for Cardinal Elementary is missing or suppressed.

Graduating cohort
32

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Muskegon Heights Academy
$14,923.2
Cardinal Elementary
$16,016.58
Local revenue share
Muskegon Heights Academy
9.5%
Cardinal Elementary
26.4%
State revenue share
Muskegon Heights Academy
67.1%
Cardinal Elementary
61.3%
Federal revenue share
Muskegon Heights Academy
23.5%
Cardinal Elementary
12.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Muskegon Heights Academy
84%
Cardinal Elementary
44.7%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Muskegon County
$63,495
Muskegon County
$63,495
Poverty rate
Muskegon County
12.6%
Muskegon County
12.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Muskegon County
21.5%
Muskegon County
21.5%
Unemployment rate
Muskegon County
5.1%
Muskegon County
5.1%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.