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#1641 of 3,192 schools in MI
Cherry Creek Elementary School
Elementary School · Marquette Area Public Schools · Marquette, MI
A Marquette Area Public Schools elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1111 ORTMAN RD, Marquette, MI 49855
- Math 44% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 54% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cherry Creek Elementary School score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 46 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 49% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Cherry Creek 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average697/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marquette), 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
$62,321
Median home value
$245,100
Median rent
$992/mo
College educated
44.9%
Homeownership
61.2%
Poverty rate
16.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49855; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superior Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 4.7 mi | 381 | Compare → |
| Fr Marquette Catholic AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–8 | 4.8 mi | 120 | Compare → |
| Graveraet Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–5 | Not available | 287 | Compare → |
| Sandy Knoll SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 315 | 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.
Marquette Area Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,529NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cherry Creek Elementary School is listed in Marquette Area Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cherry Creek Elementary School
Cherry Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Marquette, MI, part of Marquette Area Public Schools, serving approximately 410 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,641 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cherry Creek Elementary School
What grades does Cherry Creek Elementary School serve?
Cherry Creek Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Cherry Creek Elementary School?
Cherry Creek Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 410 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherry Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherry Creek Elementary School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cherry Creek Elementary School rank in MI?
Cherry Creek Elementary School ranks #1,641 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Cherry Creek Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cherry Creek Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Cherry Creek Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cherry Creek Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cherry Creek Elementary School a charter school?
No, Cherry Creek Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cherry Creek Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Cherry Creek Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cherry Creek Elementary School?
27.3% of students at Cherry Creek 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 410
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Marquette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.8%
- Phone
- (906) 225-4399
- Area population (ZIP 49855)
- 33,199
- Area average commute
- 14.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
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 49855; 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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