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Cherryland Middle School

Summary:

Cherryland Middle School is a public middle school located in Elk Rapids, Michigan, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 257. The school is part of the Traverse City Area Public Schools district, which is ranked 54 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cherryland Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies significantly higher than the Michigan state averages. However, the school has seen a gradual increase in chronic absenteeism rates, from 11.8% in 2018-2019 to 18.5% in 2022-2023, which is an area of concern. Compared to nearby middle schools like Mancelona Middle School and Kalkaska Middle School, Cherryland Middle School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 27.91% to 34.16% over the past three school years.

An interesting finding is that Cherryland Middle School's male students consistently outperform their female counterparts in the statewide rankings, which warrants further investigation. Additionally, the school's strong academic performance for its economically disadvantaged students suggests it is effectively supporting and addressing the needs of this subgroup. Overall, Cherryland Middle School stands out as a high-performing public middle school that provides a favorable educational environment for its students compared to some of the surrounding schools in the Mancelona Public Schools, Traverse City Area Public Schools, and Kalkaska Public Schools districts.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 707 E 3rd St
       Elk Rapids, MI  49629-9402

(231) 264-8991

District: Elk Rapids Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
136th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools


Students who attend Cherryland Middle School usually attend:

High:    Elk Rapids High School

Feeder schools for Cherryland Middle School:

Elementary:    Lakeland Elementary School
    Mill Creek Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  285

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.1%
Hispanic:
4.2%
American Indian:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cherryland Middle School ranks better than 84.8% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.06. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.1%), Hispanic (4.2%), American Indian (3.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cherryland Middle School is 16.7. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cherryland Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cherryland Middle School 136th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Cherryland Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Elk Rapids Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Elk Rapids Schools 54th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cherryland Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Cherryland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 80.93 108th 806 86.6%
2007 78.15 153rd 823 81.4%
2008 77.11 163rd 839 80.6%
2009 78.74 133rd 847 84.3%
2010 73.40 216th 851 74.6%
2011 77.93 146th 858 83.0%
2012 77.56 168th 900 81.3%
2013 78.58 147th 919 84.0%
2014 76.87 163rd 921 82.3%
2015 81.48 128th 919 86.1%
2016 73.00 193rd 894 78.4%
2017 77.96 129th 821 84.3%
2018 84.66 112th 838 86.6%
2019 79.05 128th 792 83.8%
2021 75.90 114th 675 83.1%
2022 77.96 123rd 776 84.1%
2023 82.45 115th 883 87.0%
2024 79.06 136th 897 84.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cherryland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.73 63rd 815 92.3%
2019 79.53 65th 672 90.3%
2021 91.81 17th 523 96.7%
2022 86.92 41st 691 94.1%
2023 75.78 116th 825 85.9%
2024 46.70 407th 836 51.3%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Cherryland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.79 81st 794 89.8%
2019 77.11 114th 658 82.7%
2021 67.62 113th 521 78.3%
2022 66.27 163rd 657 75.2%
2023 67.68 187th 770 75.7%
2024 66.09 188th 771 75.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Cherryland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.41 142nd 797 82.2%
2019 71.86 141st 639 77.9%
2021 73.43 101st 540 81.3%
2022 82.03 92nd 658 86.0%
2023 86.92 89th 776 88.5%
2024 82.02 103rd 786 86.9%
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Rank History for White students at Cherryland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.55 130th 678 80.8%
2019 72.69 141st 624 77.4%
2021 74.66 106th 577 81.6%
2022 74.13 128th 638 79.9%
2023 75.97 123rd 688 82.1%
2024 71.02 158th 701 77.5%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cherryland Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 318 0 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 326
1989 318 0 0 18 2 n/a n/a 0 338
1990 318 0 1 17 6 n/a n/a 0 342
1991 267 0 0 6 3 n/a n/a 0 276
1992 279 0 0 8 5 n/a n/a 0 292
1993 284 1 0 5 9 n/a n/a 0 299
1994 294 0 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 302
1995 333 0 1 12 5 n/a n/a 0 351
1996 333 0 1 12 5 n/a n/a 0 351
1997 348 1 2 2 8 n/a n/a 0 361
1998 323 1 2 16 4 n/a n/a 0 346
1999 307 2 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 319
2000 307 2 2 16 3 n/a n/a 0 330
2001 335 0 3 11 5 n/a n/a 0 354
2002 352 1 3 10 7 n/a n/a 0 373
2003 352 1 3 10 7 n/a n/a 0 373
2004 360 2 3 13 4 n/a n/a 0 382
2005 311 1 4 20 7 n/a n/a 0 343
2006 324 1 2 20 6 n/a n/a 0 353
2007 339 0 2 13 7 n/a n/a 0 361
2008 330 2 3 15 11 n/a n/a 0 361
2009 329 2 1 12 16 n/a n/a 0 360
2010 300 3 1 21 23 n/a n/a 1 349
2011 291 1 1 12 12 1 2 0 320
2012 286 2 4 15 9 1 3 0 320
2013 293 3 3 18 9 0 4 0 330
2014 289 4 3 16 8 0 4 0 324
2015 274 2 2 16 10 0 3 0 307
2016 294 1 3 24 10 0 2 0 334
2017 313 1 3 22 8 0 3 0 350
2018 290 3 1 22 7 0 4 0 327
2019 265 4 0 17 10 0 5 0 301
2020 253 5 0 14 11 0 5 0 288
2021 255 2 0 14 7 0 3 0 281
2022 233 2 1 9 7 1 5 0 258
2023 234 1 1 8 8 1 4 0 257
2024 254 0 2 12 11 1 5 0 285

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cherryland Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 326 n/a n/a n/a
1989 338 n/a n/a 15.7
1990 342 26.0 13.1 15.2
1991 276 n/a n/a n/a
1992 292 n/a n/a 19.9
1993 299 n/a 0.0 21.7
1994 302 15.0 20.1 12.9
1995 351 17.2 20.4 18.5
1996 351 17.2 20.4 18.5
1997 361 18.0 20.1 19.1
1998 346 18.0 19.2 15.9
1999 319 17.0 18.8 15.7
2000 330 16.4 20.1 23.3
2001 354 16.8 21.1 22.9
2002 373 22.5 16.6 24.4
2003 373 22.5 16.6 24.4
2004 382 20.6 18.5 26.7
2005 343 19.4 17.7 25.9
2006 353 18.4 19.2 27.8
2007 361 18.1 19.9 26.6
2008 361 18.2 19.8 24.4
2009 360 18.6 19.4 25.8
2010 349 17.9 19.4 37.9
2011 320 17.1 18.6 39.4
2012 320 15.9 20.0 35.9
2013 330 14.5 22.6 37.3
2014 324 14.9 21.7 34.9
2015 307 15.0 20.4 34.9
2016 334 16.0 20.8 32
2017 350 15.5 22.5 34.3
2018 327 15.2 21.4 32.1
2019 301 15.6 19.2 37.2
2020 288 15.2 18.8 30.6
2021 281 15.5 18.1 34.2
2022 258 16.1 15.9 27.9
2023 257 13.5 19.0 29.2
2024 285 17.0 16.7 30.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cherryland Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 326 n/a n/a n/a
1989 338 n/a n/a 15.7
1990 342 26.0 13.1 15.2
1991 276 n/a n/a n/a
1992 292 n/a n/a 19.9
1993 299 n/a 0.0 21.7
1994 302 15.0 20.1 12.9
1995 351 17.2 20.4 18.5
1996 351 17.2 20.4 18.5
1997 361 18.0 20.1 19.1
1998 346 18.0 19.2 15.9
1999 319 17.0 18.8 15.7
2000 330 16.4 20.1 23.3
2001 354 16.8 21.1 22.9
2002 373 22.5 16.6 24.4
2003 373 22.5 16.6 24.4
2004 382 20.6 18.5 26.7
2005 343 19.4 17.7 25.9
2006 353 18.4 19.2 27.8
2007 361 18.1 19.9 26.6
2008 361 18.2 19.8 24.4
2009 360 18.6 19.4 25.8
2010 349 17.9 19.4 37.9
2011 320 17.1 18.6 39.4
2012 320 15.9 20.0 35.9
2013 330 14.5 22.6 37.3
2014 324 14.9 21.7 34.9
2015 307 15.0 20.4 34.9
2016 334 16.0 20.8 32
2017 350 15.5 22.5 34.3
2018 327 15.2 21.4 32.1
2019 301 15.6 19.2 37.2
2020 288 15.2 18.8 30.6
2021 281 15.5 18.1 34.2
2022 258 16.1 15.9 27.9
2023 257 13.5 19.0 29.2
2024 285 17.0 16.7 30.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cherryland Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $564 (6.0%) $8,839 (94.0%) $9,402
2020 $602 (6.3%) $9,025 (93.7%) $9,628
2021 $549 (5.2%) $9,917 (94.8%) $10,466
2022 $2,392 (17.8%) $11,038 (82.2%) $13,430
2023 $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cherryland Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 128th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 115th of 883 Middle schools
 3.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cherryland Middle School)61.349.4
 11.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Elk Rapids Schools)61.349.4
 11.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Cherryland Middle School)36.632.1
 4.5%
   6th Grade Math (Elk Rapids Schools)36.632.1
 4.5%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Cherryland Middle School)63.448.3
 15.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Elk Rapids Schools)63.448.3
 15.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Cherryland Middle School)4342.7
 0.3%
   7th Grade Math (Elk Rapids Schools)4342.7
 0.3%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Cherryland Middle School)43.555.3
 11.8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Elk Rapids Schools)43.555.3
 11.8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Cherryland Middle School)75.879.5
 3.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Elk Rapids Schools)75.879.5
 3.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Cherryland Middle School)58.258.9
 0.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Elk Rapids Schools)58.258.9
 0.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students301257
 14.6%
African American41
 75%
American Indian108
 20%
Asian01
Hispanic178
 52.9%
Pacific Islander01
White265234
 11.7%
Two or More Races54
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.2%29.2%
 8%

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Cherryland Middle School ranks 136th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Cherryland Middle School are 89% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 285 students attended Cherryland Middle School.

Students who attend Cherryland Middle School usually go on to attend Elk Rapids High School


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