Cherry Creek Elementary School
Cherry Creek Elementary School serves 442 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Cherry Creek Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Cherry Creek Elementary School's student population of 442 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 442 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
Cherry Creek Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Cherry Creek Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1122 out of 3119 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 8% |
| Black | n/a | 18% |
| White | 93% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Marquette Area School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Cherry Creek Elementary School is Marquette Branch Prison (1.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Bothwell Middle School (4.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Marquette Marquette Branch Prison Alternative School Grades: 9-12 | 6 students
1.1 miles
1960 Us Highway 41 S
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-6531 1.1 9-12 6 - Marquette Bothwell Middle School Math: 35% | Reading: 47%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 4-8 | 700 students10
4.7 miles
1200 Tierney St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4262 4.7 4-8 700 - Marquette Graveraet Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 280 students10
5.2 miles
611 N Front St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4302 5.2 PK-5 280 - Marquette Marquettealger Administrative Unit Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-12 | 38 students10
5.2 miles
321 East Ohio St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-5102 5.2 PK-12 38 - Marquette Vandenboom Alternative High School Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-12 | 108 students10
5.2 miles
1175 Erie Strert
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4321 5.2 5-12 108
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