Below Average
#2739 of 3,192 schools in MI
Cardinal Elementary
School · Orchard View Schools · Muskegon, MI
An Orchard View Schools school serving grades Kindergarten – 9th.
2310 MARQUETTE AVE, Muskegon, MI 49442
- Math 20% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 24% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cardinal Elementary score 22% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 62 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 22% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cardinal Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low160/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,069
Median home value
$116,100
Median rent
$889/mo
College educated
11.1%
Homeownership
69.6%
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49442; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Wesley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| Oakridge Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 3–12 | 3.9 mi | 270 | Compare → |
| Muskegon Catholic CentralPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–12 | 4.8 mi | 308 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Orchard View Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,188NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cardinal Elementary is listed in Orchard View Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cardinal Elementary
Cardinal Elementary is a public school in Muskegon, MI, part of Orchard View Schools, serving approximately 644 students in grades Kindergarten-9th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,739 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cardinal Elementary
What grades does Cardinal Elementary serve?
Cardinal Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 9th.
How many students attend Cardinal Elementary?
Cardinal Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 644 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Elementary is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cardinal Elementary rank in MI?
Cardinal Elementary ranks #2,739 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Cardinal Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cardinal Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cardinal Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cardinal Elementary has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cardinal Elementary a charter school?
No, Cardinal Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cardinal Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cardinal Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cardinal Elementary?
86.6% of students at Cardinal Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 9th
- Enrollment
- 644
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Muskegon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.7%
- Phone
- (231) 760-1700
- Area population (ZIP 49442)
- 44,412
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49442; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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