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#2081 of 3,192 schools in MI
Cedar Street Community and Family Center
High School · Paw Paw Public School District · Paw Paw, MI
A Paw Paw Public School District high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
555 CEDAR ST, Paw Paw, MI 49079
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 30.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cedar Street Community and Family Center score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 15 points across the 7-year record (2015–2021) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2015-2021) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2015-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cedar Street Community and Family Center 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,885/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Paw Paw), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,119
Median home value
$214,600
Median rent
$841/mo
College educated
24.5%
Homeownership
77.5%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49079; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communitybased Transition CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 10–12 | 1.0 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Paw Paw High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 665 | Compare → |
| Lawton Accelerated Academic CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 5–12 | 4.3 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Mattawan High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 4.4 mi | 1,125 | 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.
Paw Paw Public School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,233NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cedar Street Community and Family Center is listed in Paw Paw Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cedar Street Community and Family Center
Cedar Street Community and Family Center is a public high school in Paw Paw, MI, part of Paw Paw Public School District, serving approximately 80 students in grades 6th-12th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,081 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cedar Street Community and Family Center
What grades does Cedar Street Community and Family Center serve?
Cedar Street Community and Family Center serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Cedar Street Community and Family Center?
Cedar Street Community and Family Center has an enrollment of approximately 80 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Street Community and Family Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Street Community and Family Center is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cedar Street Community and Family Center rank in MI?
Cedar Street Community and Family Center ranks #2,081 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Cedar Street Community and Family Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Cedar Street Community and Family Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Street Community and Family Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cedar Street Community and Family Center has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021).
Is Cedar Street Community and Family Center a charter school?
No, Cedar Street Community and Family Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cedar Street Community and Family Center a Title I school?
No, Cedar Street Community and Family Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cedar Street Community and Family Center?
67.5% of students at Cedar Street Community and Family Center 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 80
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Van Buren County
- Phone
- (269) 415-5700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 30.0%
- Area population (ZIP 49079)
- 13,364
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 49079; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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