Central Elementary School vs ReethsPuffer Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 240 m 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 Middle School
Muskegon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
537 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Muskegon, Michigan | ReethsPuffer Middle School Muskegon, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #892 of 1,581 | #199 of 485 |
| National rank | #30860 of 50,301 | #6854 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 428 | 537 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 537 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.4% | 46.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 43% |
| city | Muskegon | Muskegon |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •ReethsPuffer Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.7 vs 41.6).
- •ReethsPuffer Middle School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •ReethsPuffer Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.4% vs 46.4%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 18.5).
- •ReethsPuffer Middle School is the larger school with 537 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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), ReethsPuffer Middle School ranks higher (53.7 vs 41.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Central Elementary School and ReethsPuffer Middle School?
About 240 m in a straight line, between Muskegon and Muskegon in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 428. ReethsPuffer Middle School: 537. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and ReethsPuffer Middle School rank in Michigan?
Central Elementary School is 892nd of 1,581 and ReethsPuffer Middle School is 199th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).