Serving 600 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Reethspuffer Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 600 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Reeths-Puffer Elementary School serves the southeast part of Muskegon, MI, covering an area of approximately 15.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with distances to the edge of the zone averaging about 2.2 miles and extending up to 4.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Reethspuffer Elementary School's student population of 600 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
600 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
School Rankings
Reethspuffer Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Reethspuffer Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1534 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 1999–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Black
6%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
82%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.8%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reethspuffer Elementary School's ranking?
Reethspuffer Elementary School is ranked #1534 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Reethspuffer Elementary School often compared to?
Reethspuffer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beach Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Reethspuffer Elementary School?
600 students attend Reethspuffer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Reethspuffer Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Reethspuffer Elementary School?
Reethspuffer Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Reethspuffer Elementary School offer ?
Reethspuffer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Reethspuffer Elementary School part of?
Reethspuffer Elementary School is part of Reeths-Puffer Schools.
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