Cherry Street Intermediate School (Closed 2023)

315 S Cherry St
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 176 students in grades 4-5, Cherry Street Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
176 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
#2265 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cherry Street Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cherry Street Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Cherry Street Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
3%
9%
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Black
n/a
18%
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White
97%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Cherry Street Intermediate School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.06
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cherry Street Intermediate School's ranking?
Cherry Street Intermediate School is ranked #2265 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Cherry Street Intermediate School?
176 students attend Cherry Street Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Cherry Street Intermediate School students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cherry Street Intermediate School?
Cherry Street Intermediate School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cherry Street Intermediate School offer ?
Cherry Street Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Cherry Street Intermediate School part of?
Cherry Street Intermediate School is part of Kalkaska School District.

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