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#1349 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 42% in state
Cheboygan Intermediate School
Elementary School · Cheboygan Area Schools · Cheboygan, MI
A Cheboygan Area Schools elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
905 WEST LINCOLN AVE, Cheboygan, MI 49721
- Math 44% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 49% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cheboygan Intermediate School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 46% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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
71.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cheboygan Intermediate 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,114/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cheboygan), 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
$60,840
Median home value
$170,000
Median rent
$753/mo
College educated
21.5%
Homeownership
83.5%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49721; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheboygan Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 4–12 | 0.0 mi | 197 | Compare → |
| Bishop Baraga Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–7 | 0.4 mi | 107 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| East Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–3 | 1.4 mi | 313 | 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.
Cheboygan Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,305NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cheboygan Intermediate School is listed in Cheboygan Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cheboygan Intermediate School
Cheboygan Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Cheboygan, MI, part of Cheboygan Area Schools, serving approximately 318 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,349 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cheboygan Intermediate School
What grades does Cheboygan Intermediate School serve?
Cheboygan Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Cheboygan Intermediate School?
Cheboygan Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 318 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cheboygan Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cheboygan Intermediate School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cheboygan Intermediate School rank in MI?
Cheboygan Intermediate School ranks #1,349 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Cheboygan Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cheboygan Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Cheboygan Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cheboygan Intermediate School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cheboygan Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Cheboygan Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cheboygan Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Cheboygan Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cheboygan Intermediate School?
71.7% of students at Cheboygan Intermediate 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 318
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Cheboygan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.4%
- Phone
- (231) 627-7103
- Area population (ZIP 49721)
- 13,937
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 51.1
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 49721; 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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