Enrollment
537
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Reethspuffer Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Reethspuffer Middle School
Reethspuffer Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Muskegon, Michigan, enrolling 537 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.2% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 537 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 618 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #398.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 358 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Muskegon's middle schools, it stands alongside Muskegon Middle School (774 students): Reethspuffer Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.9:1 vs 23.5:1).
Reeths-Puffer Schools also operates Reethspuffer High School (1,107 students) and Reethspuffer Elementary School (600 students) alongside Reethspuffer Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Reethspuffer Middle School compares
Reethspuffer Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,205
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Reeths-Puffer Schools, which includes Reethspuffer Middle School.
$12,205
Per student
-10%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 65.5%
Federal 8.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,107
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~537 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Reethspuffer Middle School a good school?
Reethspuffer Middle School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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