Serving 479 students in grades 5-6, Reethspuffer Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Reeths-Puffer Intermediate School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Muskegon, MI, encompassing approximately 76.2 square miles. Parents can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Reethspuffer Intermediate School's student population of 479 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
479 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Rankings
Reethspuffer Intermediate 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 Intermediate School is 0.29, 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
#2116 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2006–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Black
4%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
White
84%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.2%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Intermediate School's ranking?
Reethspuffer Intermediate School is ranked #2116 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Reethspuffer Intermediate School?
479 students attend Reethspuffer Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Reethspuffer Intermediate School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Reethspuffer Intermediate School?
Reethspuffer Intermediate School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Reethspuffer Intermediate School offer ?
Reethspuffer Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Reethspuffer Intermediate School part of?
Reethspuffer Intermediate School is part of Reeths-Puffer Schools.
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