- Enrollment
- 1,107
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Muskegon, MI
Reethspuffer Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Reethspuffer Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262954006540
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reethspuffer Middle School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Muskegon · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 50.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Reethspuffer Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reethspuffer Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Muskegon, MI.
School address
District: Reeths-Puffer Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262954006540 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Reethspuffer Middle School held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 29.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 262954006540 · Muskegon, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
537 enr · 17.9:1 · 50.2% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Reethspuffer High School (1,107 students)
Reethspuffer Middle School held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 29.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Reethspuffer Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Reethspuffer H
Reethspuffer High School
1,107 students
- Reethspuffer E
Reethspuffer Elementary School
600 students
- This school
Reethspuffer Middle School
537 students
- Reethspuffer I
Reethspuffer Intermediate Sch
479 students
- Central Elemen 428
Central Elementary School
428 students
- Twin Lake Scho 205
Twin Lake School
205 students
What this shows Reethspuffer Middle School reports 537 students on the CCD universe file.
How Reethspuffer Middle School compares
Reethspuffer Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.2% | ▼ 8% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 537 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
537
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Michigan - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,476
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 81.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Reethspuffer Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Reeths-Puffer Schools reports $13,476 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Reethspuffer Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reethspuffer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reethspuffer Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reethspuffer Intermediate Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Twin Lake School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Reethspuffer Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle schools in Muskegon
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~537 students)
Frequently asked questions about Reethspuffer Middle School
How many students attend Reethspuffer Middle School?
Reethspuffer Middle School has 537 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Muskegon, MI. CCD year-over-year: 542 (2022-23) → 547 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reethspuffer Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Reethspuffer Middle School is 17.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Reethspuffer Middle School?
50.2% of students at Reethspuffer Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reethspuffer Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Reethspuffer Middle School is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in Muskegon, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reethspuffer Middle School?
Reethspuffer Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Reethspuffer Middle School rank among middle schools in Muskegon?
By Resource Investment Index, Reethspuffer Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Muskegon, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Muskegon on the city page.
What other schools are in Reeths-Puffer Schools?
Besides Reethspuffer Middle School, Reeths-Puffer Schools also operates Reethspuffer High School (1,107 students), Reethspuffer Elementary School (600 students), and Reethspuffer Intermediate Sch (479 students). See the Reeths-Puffer Schools district page for the complete list.