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 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,493 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 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
3,509 Schools
# Students
3,493 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
197 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Reeths-Puffer Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 851 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
0.30
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
5%
18%
% White
83%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,616 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,193 is less than the state median of $17,693. 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
$14,616
$18,510
Spending / Student
$13,193
$17,693
Best Reeths-Puffer Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Twin Lake 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
| 213 students
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary 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
| 424 students
Rank: #33.
Reethspuffer Middle 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
| 547 students
Rank: #44.
Reethspuffer Elementary 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
| 597 students
Rank: #55.
Reethspuffer High 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
| 1,142 students
Rank: #66.
Reethspuffer Intermediate 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
| 530 students
Rank: n/an/a
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 3,493 students.
What is the rank of Reeths-Puffer Schools School District?
Reeths-Puffer Schools School District is ranked #450 out of 851 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?
83% of Reeths-Puffer Schools School District students are White, 7% 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 $13,193 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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