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#1824 of 3,192 schools in MI
Red Hawk Intermediate
Middle School · Cedar Springs Public Schools · Cedar Springs, MI
A Cedar Springs Public Schools middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
204 E MUSKEGON ST, Cedar Springs, MI 49319
- Math 35% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 49% vs MI 49% (2022)
- 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Red Hawk Intermediate score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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
46.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Red Hawk Intermediate 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average394/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$78,247
Median home value
$247,600
Median rent
$1,060/mo
College educated
20.2%
Homeownership
90%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49319; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Technologies AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 314 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Cedar Springs Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,163NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Red Hawk Intermediate is listed in Cedar Springs Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Red Hawk Intermediate
Red Hawk Intermediate is a public middle school in Cedar Springs, MI, part of Cedar Springs Public Schools, serving approximately 210 students in grades 8th-8th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,824 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Red Hawk Intermediate
What grades does Red Hawk Intermediate serve?
Red Hawk Intermediate serves students in grades 8th through 8th.
How many students attend Red Hawk Intermediate?
Red Hawk Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 210 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Hawk Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Hawk Intermediate is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Red Hawk Intermediate rank in MI?
Red Hawk Intermediate ranks #1,824 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Red Hawk Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
Red Hawk Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Red Hawk Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Red Hawk Intermediate has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Red Hawk Intermediate a charter school?
No, Red Hawk Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Red Hawk Intermediate a Title I school?
No, Red Hawk Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Red Hawk Intermediate?
46.7% of students at Red Hawk Intermediate 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
- 8th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 210
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.7%
- Phone
- (616) 696-7330
- Area population (ZIP 49319)
- 18,725
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 49319; 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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