Reeths-Puffer Schools

991 W Giles Rd
Muskegon, MI 49445-1329
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Reeths-Puffer Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,395 students in Reeths-Puffer Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Reeths-Puffer Schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,465 Schools
# Students
3,395 Students
1,368,506 Students
# Teachers
195 Teachers
82,936 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Reeths-Puffer 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 97% has increased from 85% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#423 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
29%
35%
40%
45%
37%
38%
97%
81%
(2022-23)
28.1%
33.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
4%
18%
% White
83%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,038 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,616. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,574 is less than the state median of $17,794. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,038
$18,616
Spending / Student
$13,574
$17,794

Best Reeths-Puffer Schools Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Twin Lake School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3175 5th St
Twin Lake, MI 49457
(231) 719-3190
Gr: PK-4 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Reethspuffer Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1911 W Giles Rd
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-4721
Gr: 6-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Reethspuffer Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
874 E Giles Rd
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-4777
Gr: PK-4 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Reethspuffer High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1545 N Roberts Rd
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-1647
Gr: 9-12 | 1,107 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1807 W Giles Rd
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-1693
Gr: PK-4 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Reethspuffer Intermediate School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 N Getty St
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-9280
Gr: 5-6 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
2500 Pennsylvania Ave
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 638-0253
Gr: K | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Reeths-Puffer Schools?
Reeths-Puffer Schools manages 7 public schools serving 3,395 students.
What is the rank of Reeths-Puffer Schools?
Reeths-Puffer Schools is ranked #449 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 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Reeths-Puffer Schools?
83% of Reeths-Puffer Schools students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Reeths-Puffer Schools?
Reeths-Puffer Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Reeths-Puffer Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,574 is less than the state median of $17,794. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,395 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 97% (Top 1% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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