Below Average
#2779 of 3,192 schools in MI
Reethspuffer Intermediate Sch
Middle School · Reeths-puffer Schools · Muskegon, MI
A Reeths-puffer Schools middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1500 NORTH GETTY ST, Muskegon, MI 49445
- Math 25% vs MI 30% (2022)
- Reading 32% vs MI 41% (2022)
- 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Reethspuffer Intermediate Sch score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 28% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Reethspuffer Intermediate Sch 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low160/100K
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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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Orchard View Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 5–10 | 2.7 mi | 454 | Compare → |
| North Muskegon Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 229 | Compare → |
| Wesley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 117 | Compare → |
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
- #7 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 Intermediate Sch is listed in Reeths-Puffer Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Reethspuffer Intermediate Sch
Reethspuffer Intermediate Sch is a public middle school in Muskegon, MI, part of Reeths-puffer Schools, serving approximately 530 students in grades 5th-6th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,779 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Reethspuffer Intermediate Sch
What grades does Reethspuffer Intermediate Sch serve?
Reethspuffer Intermediate Sch serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Reethspuffer Intermediate Sch?
Reethspuffer Intermediate Sch has an enrollment of approximately 530 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reethspuffer Intermediate Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Reethspuffer Intermediate Sch is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Reethspuffer Intermediate Sch rank in MI?
Reethspuffer Intermediate Sch ranks #2,779 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Reethspuffer Intermediate Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Reethspuffer Intermediate Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Intermediate Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Reethspuffer Intermediate Sch has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Reethspuffer Intermediate Sch a charter school?
No, Reethspuffer Intermediate Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Reethspuffer Intermediate Sch a Title I school?
No, Reethspuffer Intermediate Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Reethspuffer Intermediate Sch?
54.5% of students at Reethspuffer Intermediate Sch 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
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 530
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Muskegon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.4%
- Phone
- (231) 744-9280
- Area population (ZIP 49445)
- 21,090
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
Official sources & links
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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