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Cedar Springs Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,326 students in Cedar Springs Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Cedar Springs Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
8 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
3,326 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
180 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Cedar Springs Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#278 out of 855 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
48%
Graduation Rate
80%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.55
# American Indian Students
12 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
16 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
182 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
25 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
2,898 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
87%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
190 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
278
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
225
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
231
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
201
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
239
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
213
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
215
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
274
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
267
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
268
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
273
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
285
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
339
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
18
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,778 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,604 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,778
$18,267
Spending / Student
$13,604
$17,461
Best Cedar Springs Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cedar Springs High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
204 East Muskegon St
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-1200
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,108 students
Rank: #22.
New Beginnings Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
204 East Muskegon St
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-1203
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-1203
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Cedar Springs Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4873 16 Mile Rd Ne
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-9100
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-9100
Grades: 7-8
| 541 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Cedar View Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
204 East Muskegon St
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-9102
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-9102
Grades: 4-6
| 452 students
Rank: #55.
Red Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
204 East Muskegon St
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-7330
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-7330
Grades: 6
| 215 students
Rank: #66.
Beach Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
204 East Muskegon St
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-0350
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-0350
Grades: 2-3
| 432 students
Rank: n/an/a
204 East Muskegon St
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-9884
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-9884
Grades: PK-1
| 503 students
Rank: n/an/a
R1ts
Special Education School
204 East Muskegon St
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-0580
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-0580
Grades: Inquire with school
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cedar Springs Public Schools School District?
Cedar Springs Public Schools School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,326 students.
What is the rank of Cedar Springs Public Schools School District?
Cedar Springs Public Schools School District is ranked #279 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cedar Springs Public Schools School District?
87% of Cedar Springs Public Schools School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cedar Springs Public Schools School District?
Cedar Springs Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Cedar Springs Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,604 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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