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 20-24% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). 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
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2116 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
97%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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 #2116 out of 3,025 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cherry Street Intermediate School part of?
Cherry Street Intermediate School is part of Kalkaska Public Schools.
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