Orchard View Middle School vs ReethsPuffer Intermediate Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orchard View Middle School
Muskegon · Public middle · Grades 5–9
422 students
ReethsPuffer Intermediate Sch
Muskegon · Public middle · Grades 5–6
479 students
| Measure | Orchard View Middle School Muskegon, Michigan | ReethsPuffer Intermediate Sch Muskegon, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #418 of 485 | #297 of 485 |
| National rank | #13195 of 15,369 | #9587 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–9 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 422 | 479 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 479 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.2% | 50.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 34% |
| city | Muskegon | Muskegon |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •ReethsPuffer Intermediate Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.1 vs 23.2).
- •ReethsPuffer Intermediate Sch does better on math proficiency (34% vs 18%).
- •ReethsPuffer Intermediate Sch does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 29%).
- •ReethsPuffer Intermediate Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.5% vs 69.2%).
- •Orchard View Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.1).
- •ReethsPuffer Intermediate Sch is the larger school with 479 students compared with 422.
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 Orchard View Middle School better than ReethsPuffer Intermediate Sch?
On the Success Index (US), ReethsPuffer Intermediate Sch ranks higher (41.1 vs 23.2 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 Orchard View Middle School and ReethsPuffer Intermediate Sch?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Muskegon and Muskegon in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orchard View Middle School: 422. ReethsPuffer Intermediate Sch: 479. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orchard View Middle School and ReethsPuffer Intermediate Sch rank in Michigan?
Orchard View Middle School is 418th of 485 and ReethsPuffer Intermediate Sch is 297th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).