Serving 266 students in grades 8, Cadillac Junior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 53% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 67% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
266 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)53%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)67%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)31%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
90%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Cadillac Junior High School?
266 students attend Cadillac Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Cadillac Junior High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cadillac Junior High School?
Cadillac Junior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cadillac Junior High School offer ?
Cadillac Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cadillac Junior High School part of?
Cadillac Junior High School is part of Cadillac Area Public Schools School District.
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