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#2405 of 3,192 schools in MI

Reethspuffer Elementary School

Elementary School · Reeths-puffer Schools · Muskegon, MI

A Reeths-puffer Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.

874 E GILES RD, Muskegon, MI 49445

  • Math 34% vs MI 40% (2022)
  • Reading 37% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.82 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-7.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.9 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.6:1
District spending per student$13,714
Chronic Absenteeism31%

Students at Reethspuffer Elementary School score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency34%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
40%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 36% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
48%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
34%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
34%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

64.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Reethspuffer Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low160/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$80,514

Median home value

$209,800

Median rent

$1,163/mo

College educated

28.6%

Homeownership

89.3%

Poverty rate

6.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49445; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lakeshore Learning CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–122.6 mi21Compare →
North Muskegon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–52.7 mi391Compare →
Wesley SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–122.7 mi117Compare →
Orchard View Early ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–12.9 mi371Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Reeths-puffer Schools

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#5 of 7
District spending per student
$13,714NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Reethspuffer Elementary School is listed in Reeths-Puffer Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Reethspuffer Elementary School

Reethspuffer Elementary School is a public elementary school in Muskegon, MI, part of Reeths-puffer Schools, serving approximately 597 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,405 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Reethspuffer Elementary School

What grades does Reethspuffer Elementary School serve?

Reethspuffer Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Reethspuffer Elementary School?

Reethspuffer Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 597 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Reethspuffer Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Reethspuffer Elementary School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Reethspuffer Elementary School rank in MI?

Reethspuffer Elementary School ranks #2,405 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Reethspuffer Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Reethspuffer Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Reethspuffer Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Reethspuffer Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Reethspuffer Elementary School a charter school?

No, Reethspuffer Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Reethspuffer Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Reethspuffer Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Reethspuffer Elementary School?

64.8% of students at Reethspuffer Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
597
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Muskegon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.0%
Area population (ZIP 49445)
21,090
Area average commute
22.6 min
Area median age
44.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49445; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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