Very Good
#789 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 25% in state
Cherry Creek Elementary School
Elementary School · Lowell Area Schools · Lowell, MI
A Lowell Area Schools elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12675 FOREMAN ST, Lowell, MI 49331
- Math 54% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 57% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cherry Creek Elementary School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 55% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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
36.4%
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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated880/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lowell), 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
$92,443
Median home value
$293,600
Median rent
$1,109/mo
College educated
39.1%
Homeownership
85.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49331; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alto Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 404 | Compare → |
| Murray Lake ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 427 | 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.
Lowell Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,995NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cherry Creek Elementary School is listed in Lowell Area 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 Lowell, MI, part of Lowell Area Schools, serving approximately 473 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #789 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% 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 2nd through 5th.
How many students attend Cherry Creek Elementary School?
Cherry Creek Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 473 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherry Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherry Creek Elementary School is 18.2:1. 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 #789 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 7.3 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 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% 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?
36.4% 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
- 2nd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 473
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.0%
- Phone
- (616) 987-2700
- Area population (ZIP 49331)
- 17,419
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
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 49331; 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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