Reethspuffer Elementary School

874 E Giles Rd
Muskegon, MI 49445
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 603 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 34% (which is equal to the Michigan state average of 34%). 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 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 603 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Reethspuffer Elementary School's student population of 603 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
603 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Reethspuffer Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Reethspuffer Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1666 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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34%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Reethspuffer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Reethspuffer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
4%
9%
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Black
4%
18%
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White
84%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.29
This chart displays the diversity score of Reethspuffer Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Reethspuffer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Reethspuffer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 #1666 out of 3,069 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?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
603 students attend Reethspuffer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Reethspuffer Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 4% 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 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Reethspuffer Elementary School offer ?
Reethspuffer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Reethspuffer Elementary School part of?
Reethspuffer Elementary School is part of Reeths-Puffer Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 603 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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