Serving 285 students in grades 6-8, Cherryland Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 285 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 63% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Cherryland Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherryland Middle School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Cherryland Middle School?
285 students attend Cherryland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Cherryland Middle School students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cherryland Middle School?
Cherryland Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cherryland Middle School offer ?
Cherryland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cherryland Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 285 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 63% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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