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 2026-27 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
3,461 Schools
# Students
3,395 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
195 Teachers
82,868 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 844 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.
Overall District Rank
#423 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Graduation Rate
97%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.1%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
4%
Showing 2006–2022. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
7%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
4%
18%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
83%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,074 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,392 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$61 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$52 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,074
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,392
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Reeths-Puffer Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Twin Lake School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3175 5th St
Twin Lake, MI 49457
(231) 719-3190
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:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1911 W Giles Rd
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-4721
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:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
874 E Giles Rd
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-4777
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:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1545 N Roberts Rd
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-1647
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:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1807 W Giles Rd
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-1693
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:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 N Getty St
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-9280
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
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 844 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 $15,392 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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