Reeths-Puffer Schools School District

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

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,505 students in Reeths-Puffer Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Reeths-Puffer Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
3,505 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
195 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Reeths-Puffer Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 86% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#398 out of 855 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Reeths-Puffer Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
28%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Reeths-Puffer Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
44%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Reeths-Puffer Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
92%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Reeths-Puffer Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.55
# American Indian Students
9 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
14 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
187 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
150 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
4%
18%
# White Students
2,994 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
86%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
149 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
313
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
236
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
205
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
236
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
263
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
254
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
266
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
279
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
287
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
302
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
308
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
286
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
270
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,566 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,148 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart display total revenue of Reeths-Puffer Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$46 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart display total spending of Reeths-Puffer Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,566
$18,267
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Reeths-Puffer Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,148
$17,461
This chart display average spending per public school student in Reeths-Puffer Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Reeths-Puffer Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Reethspuffer Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1911 West Giles Rd
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-4721
Grades: 7-8
| 566 students
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1807 West Giles Rd
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-1693
Grades: PK-4
| 408 students
Rank: #33.
Reethspuffer High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1545 N Roberts Rd
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-1647
Grades: 9-12
| 1,166 students
Rank: #44.
Twin Lake School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3175 5th St
Twin Lake, MI 49457
(231) 719-3190
Grades: PK-4
| 219 students
Rank: #55.
Reethspuffer Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
874 E Giles Rd
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-4777
Grades: PK-4
| 586 students
Rank: #66.
Reethspuffer Intermediate School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 North Getty St
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-9280
Grades: 5-6
| 520 students
Rank: n/an/a
2500 Pennsylvania Ave
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-3159
Grades: K
| 40 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Reeths-Puffer Schools School District?
Reeths-Puffer Schools School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,505 students.
What is the rank of Reeths-Puffer Schools School District?
Reeths-Puffer Schools School District is ranked #396 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Reeths-Puffer Schools School District?
86% of Reeths-Puffer Schools School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Reeths-Puffer Schools School District?
Reeths-Puffer Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Reeths-Puffer Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,148 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,505 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 92% (Top 10% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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