Cherry Creek Elementary School
Tel:
(906)225-4399
- Cherry Creek Elementary School serves 428 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 47% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
School Overview
- Cherry Creek Elementary School's student population of 428 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 428 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Cherry Creek Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Cherry Creek Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #511 out of 3,159 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 39% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 49% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 4% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 8% |
| Black | n/a | 18% |
| White | 91% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Marquette Area Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Cherry Creek Elementary School is Marquette-alger Administrative Unit (5.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Bothwell Middle School (4.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Bothwell Middle School (4.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Marquette Bothwell Middle School Grades: 4-8 | 683 students
4.7 miles
1200 Tierney St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906)225-4262 4.7 4-8 683 - Marquette Graveraet Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 284 students
5.2 miles
611 N Front St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906)225-4302 5.2 K-5 284 - Marquette Marquette-alger Administrative Unit Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 37 students
5.2 miles
321 East Ohio St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906)226-5102 5.2 K-12 37 - Marquette Vandenboom Alternative High School Alternative School
Grades: 5-12 | 103 students
5.2 miles
1175 Erie Strert
Marquette, MI 49855
(906)225-4321 5.2 5-12 103 - Marquette Sandy Knoll School Grades: K-8 | 335 students
5.3 miles
401 North 6th St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906)225-4281 5.3 K-8 335
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