Cadillac Junior High School (Closed 2023)

500 Chestnut St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
266 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(20-21)
53%
36%
(20-21)
67%
48%
(20-21)
31%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
90%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.19
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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