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 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,509 students in Reeths-Puffer Schools School District. 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 School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
3,509 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
199 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Reeths-Puffer Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#445 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Graduation Rate
94%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.55
# American Indian Students
9 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
218 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
156 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
5%
18%
# White Students
2,940 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
84%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
171 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
334
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
226
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
248
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
214
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
244
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
266
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
262
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
267
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
271
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
291
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
297
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
294
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
295
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,549 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,133 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,549
$18,370
Spending / Student
$13,133
$17,559
Best Reeths-Puffer Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Twin Lake School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3175 5th St
Twin Lake, MI 49457
(231) 719-3190
Twin Lake, MI 49457
(231) 719-3190
Grades: PK-4
| 212 students
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1807 W Giles Rd
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-1693
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-1693
Grades: PK-4
| 411 students
Rank: #33.
Reethspuffer Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1911 W Giles Rd
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-4721
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-4721
Grades: 6-8
| 542 students
Rank: #44.
Reethspuffer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
874 E Giles Rd
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-4777
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-4777
Grades: PK-4
| 603 students
Rank: #55.
Reethspuffer High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1545 N Roberts Rd
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-1647
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-1647
Grades: 9-12
| 1,177 students
Rank: #66.
Reethspuffer Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 N Getty St
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-9280
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-9280
Grades: 5-6
| 524 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pennsylvania Elementary School
Magnet School
2500 Pennsylvania Ave
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 638-0253
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 638-0253
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 3,509 students.
What is the rank of Reeths-Puffer Schools School District?
Reeths-Puffer Schools School District is ranked #450 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
84% of Reeths-Puffer Schools School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
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 $13,133 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Recent Articles
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
