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#1258 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 39% in state
Cedar Springs Middle School
Middle School · Cedar Springs Public Schools · Cedar Springs, MI
A middle school in Cedar Springs, MI serving grades 6th – 7th.
204 E MUSKEGON ST, Cedar Springs, MI 49319
- Math 42% vs MI 29% (2022)
- Reading 52% vs MI 38% (2022)
- 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cedar Springs Middle School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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 30 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Cedar Springs Middle School 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average394/100K
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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
$78,247
Median home value
$247,600
Median rent
$1,060/mo
College educated
20.2%
Homeownership
90%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49319; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Technologies AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 314 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Cedar Springs Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,163NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cedar Springs Middle School is listed in Cedar Springs Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cedar Springs Middle School
Cedar Springs Middle School is a public middle school in Cedar Springs, MI, part of Cedar Springs Public Schools, serving approximately 446 students in grades 6th-7th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,258 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cedar Springs Middle School
What grades does Cedar Springs Middle School serve?
Cedar Springs Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 7th.
How many students attend Cedar Springs Middle School?
Cedar Springs Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 446 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Springs Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Springs Middle School is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cedar Springs Middle School rank in MI?
Cedar Springs Middle School ranks #1,258 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Cedar Springs Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cedar Springs Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Cedar Springs Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cedar Springs Middle School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cedar Springs Middle School a charter school?
No, Cedar Springs Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cedar Springs Middle School a Title I school?
No, Cedar Springs Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cedar Springs Middle School?
41.3% of students at Cedar Springs Middle School 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
- 6th – 7th
- Enrollment
- 446
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.8%
- Phone
- (616) 696-9100
- Area population (ZIP 49319)
- 18,725
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 49319; 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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