Central Elementary School vs ReethsPuffer Intermediate Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
Muskegon · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
428 students
ReethsPuffer Intermediate Sch
Muskegon · Public middle · Grades 5–6
479 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Muskegon, Michigan | ReethsPuffer Intermediate Sch Muskegon, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #892 of 1,581 | #297 of 485 |
| National rank | #30860 of 50,301 | #9587 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 428 | 479 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 479 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.4% | 50.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 34% |
| city | Muskegon | Muskegon |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (41.6 vs 41.1).
- •Central Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •ReethsPuffer Intermediate Sch does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 37%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.4% vs 50.5%).
- •ReethsPuffer Intermediate Sch does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.8).
- •ReethsPuffer Intermediate Sch is the larger school with 479 students compared with 428.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central Elementary School better than ReethsPuffer Intermediate Sch?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Central Elementary School and ReethsPuffer Intermediate Sch?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Muskegon and Muskegon in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 428. ReethsPuffer Intermediate Sch: 479. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and ReethsPuffer Intermediate Sch rank in Michigan?
Central Elementary School is 892nd of 1,581 and ReethsPuffer Intermediate Sch is 297th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).