Excellent
#345 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 11% in state
Kraft Meadows Intermediate School
Middle School · Caledonia Community Schools · Caledonia, MI
A Caledonia Community Schools middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9230 KRAFT AVE SE, Caledonia, MI 49316
- Math 63% vs MI 30% (2022)
- Reading 66% vs MI 41% (2022)
- 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kraft Meadows Intermediate School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 64% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kraft Meadows 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average394/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,548
Median home value
$338,800
Median rent
$1,299/mo
College educated
44.9%
Homeownership
89.5%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49316; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Caledonia Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #6 of 9
- District spending per student
- $14,665NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kraft Meadows Intermediate School is listed in Caledonia Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kraft Meadows Intermediate School
Kraft Meadows Intermediate School is a public middle school in Caledonia, MI, part of Caledonia Community Schools, serving approximately 714 students in grades 5th-6th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #345 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kraft Meadows Intermediate School
What grades does Kraft Meadows Intermediate School serve?
Kraft Meadows Intermediate School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Kraft Meadows Intermediate School?
Kraft Meadows Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 714 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kraft Meadows Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kraft Meadows Intermediate School is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kraft Meadows Intermediate School rank in MI?
Kraft Meadows Intermediate School ranks #345 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Kraft Meadows Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kraft Meadows Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Kraft Meadows Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kraft Meadows Intermediate School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kraft Meadows Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Kraft Meadows Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kraft Meadows Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Kraft Meadows Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kraft Meadows Intermediate School?
21.6% of students at Kraft Meadows 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
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 714
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.1%
- Phone
- (616) 891-8649
- Area population (ZIP 49316)
- 26,060
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
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 49316; 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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