ReethsPuffer Middle School

1911 W GILES RD
MUSKEGON, MI 49445

542 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Reeths-Puffer Middle School, located in Muskegon, Michigan, serves as a central hub for student development within the Reeths-Puffer School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on both academic rigor and the social-emotional growth of its adolescent student body. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare students for the challenges of secondary education while encouraging them to explore their individual interests and talents.

Beyond the classroom, Reeths-Puffer Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and extracurricular involvement. The school offers a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and enrichment opportunities designed to help students build character, leadership skills, and school spirit. With a focus on modern educational standards and a dedicated staff, the school strives to create a well-rounded experience that helps every student navigate their middle school years successfully and transition confidently into their future academic endeavors.

542

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ReethsPuffer Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	455
Hispanic	30
Black	31
Asian	2
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

White
455 (83.9 %)
Black
31 (5.7 %)
Hispanic
30 (5.5 %)
Two or More
23 (4.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Reeths-Puffer Schools
Phone:	(231)744-4721
Website:	http://www.reeths-puffer.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	542
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	234
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 4

Grade 7 267

Grade 8 271