Very Good
#714 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 22% in state
Cherryland Middle School
Middle School · Elk Rapids Schools · Elk Rapids, MI
An Elk Rapids Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
707 EAST 3RD ST, Elk Rapids, MI 49629
- Math 42% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 62% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cherryland Middle School score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 52% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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
30.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cherryland Middle 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,318
Median home value
$347,100
Median rent
$1,032/mo
College educated
45.6%
Homeownership
83.5%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49629; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Elk Rapids Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,750NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cherryland Middle School is listed in Elk Rapids Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cherryland Middle School
Cherryland Middle School is a public middle school in Elk Rapids, MI, part of Elk Rapids Schools, serving approximately 285 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #714 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cherryland Middle School
What grades does Cherryland Middle School serve?
Cherryland Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Cherryland Middle School?
Cherryland Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 285 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherryland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherryland Middle School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cherryland Middle School rank in MI?
Cherryland Middle School ranks #714 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Cherryland Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cherryland Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Cherryland Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cherryland Middle School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cherryland Middle School a charter school?
No, Cherryland Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cherryland Middle School a Title I school?
No, Cherryland Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cherryland Middle School?
30.2% of students at Cherryland Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 285
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Antrim County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (231) 264-8991
- Area population (ZIP 49629)
- 2,037
- Area average commute
- 17.5 min
- Area median age
- 56.9
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 49629; 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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