Average
#2487 of 3,192 schools in MI
Cedar View Elementary School
Elementary School · Cedar Springs Public Schools · Cedar Springs, MI
A Cedar Springs Public Schools elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
204 EAST MUSKEGON ST, Cedar Springs, MI 49319
- Math 30% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 45% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Cedar View Elementary School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Cedar View Elementary 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average394/100K
Powered by
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
$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 | 1.1 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
- #7 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 View Elementary School is listed in Cedar Springs Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cedar View Elementary School
Cedar View Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cedar Springs, MI, part of Cedar Springs Public Schools, serving approximately 442 students in grades 4th-5th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,487 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cedar View Elementary School
What grades does Cedar View Elementary School serve?
Cedar View Elementary School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Cedar View Elementary School?
Cedar View Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 442 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar View Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar View Elementary School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cedar View Elementary School rank in MI?
Cedar View Elementary School ranks #2,487 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Cedar View Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cedar View Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 View Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cedar View Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cedar View Elementary School a charter school?
No, Cedar View Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cedar View Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Cedar View Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cedar View Elementary School?
43.0% of students at Cedar View Elementary 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
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 442
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.8%
- Phone
- (616) 696-9102
- 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
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.