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#1478 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 46% in state
Cherry Knoll Elementary School
Elementary School · Traverse City Area Public Schools · Traverse City, MI
A Traverse City Area Public Schools elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1800 3 MILE RD N, Traverse City, MI 49696
- Math 35% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 53% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cherry Knoll Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 44% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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
36.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cherry Knoll 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$96,138
Median home value
$289,300
Median rent
$1,309/mo
College educated
41.1%
Homeownership
92.2%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49696; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Traverse AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 798 | Compare → |
| Traverse City Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.4private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 262 | Compare → |
| Courtade Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 209 | Compare → |
| Traverse Bay Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 3.3 mi | 27 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Traverse City Area Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #11 of 16
- District spending per student
- $14,840NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cherry Knoll Elementary School is listed in Traverse City Area Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cherry Knoll Elementary School
Cherry Knoll Elementary School is a public elementary school in Traverse City, MI, part of Traverse City Area Public Schools, serving approximately 341 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,478 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cherry Knoll Elementary School
What grades does Cherry Knoll Elementary School serve?
Cherry Knoll Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Cherry Knoll Elementary School?
Cherry Knoll Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 341 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherry Knoll Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherry Knoll Elementary School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cherry Knoll Elementary School rank in MI?
Cherry Knoll Elementary School ranks #1,478 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Cherry Knoll Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cherry Knoll Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Knoll Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cherry Knoll Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cherry Knoll Elementary School a charter school?
No, Cherry Knoll Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cherry Knoll Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Cherry Knoll Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cherry Knoll Elementary School?
36.1% of students at Cherry Knoll 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 341
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Grand Traverse County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.8%
- Phone
- (231) 933-8940
- Area population (ZIP 49696)
- 10,570
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
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 49696; 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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